To determine whether \(-42 - 86\) is positive or negative, we can simplify the expression:
\[ -42 - 86 = -42 + (-86) = -128 \]
Since \(-128\) is less than zero, it is negative. Therefore, \(-42 - 86\) is a negative number.
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To determine whether \(-42 - 86\) is positive or negative, we can simplify the expression:
\[ -42 - 86 = -42 + (-86) = -128 \]
Since \(-128\) is less than zero, it is negative. Therefore, \(-42 - 86\) is a negative number.