To add \((-22)\) and \(45\), you can follow these steps:
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Rewrite the expression: \(-22 + 45\)
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Since you are adding a negative number to a positive number, you can also think of it as: \(45 - 22\)
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Now calculate: \(45 - 22 = 23\)
So, \((-22) + 45 = 23\).
The correct response is: 23