1 + 7 - (-7)

could you clarify how to do this step by step

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When you add two negatives, the sum is always positive.

1 + 7 + 7 = ?

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1 + 7 - (-7)
1+ 7 = 8
8 - (-7)
convert
8 +(7)
= 15
is
that right? 15
Right.
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