Is 402 + –928,400 positive or negative?

Answer 1

To determine if \( 402 + (-928,400) \) is positive or negative, we can simplify the expression:

\[ 402 + (-928,400) = 402 - 928,400 \]

Now, perform the subtraction:

\[ 402 - 928,400 = 402 - 928,400 = -928,400 + 402 = -928,000 \]

Since the result \( -928,000 \) is negative, the final answer is that \( 402 + (-928,400) \) is negative.