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Explain a+b+c if a represent positive numbers and c represents a negative number.Asked by Amy
Explain a+b+c if a represent positive numbers and c represents a negative number.
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just add a and b
If c is negative, adding it is the same as subtracting its absolute value
a+b+c = a+b-|c|
That is, adding a negative value is the same as subtracting an equal positive value.
If c is negative, adding it is the same as subtracting its absolute value
a+b+c = a+b-|c|
That is, adding a negative value is the same as subtracting an equal positive value.
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