When adding rational numbers, if the signs are the same, then:(1 point)

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Subtract the numbers. Take the sign of the larger number.
Subtract the numbers. Take the sign of the larger number.

Divide the numbers.
Divide the numbers.

Add the numbers. Keep the sign.

Answer 1

When adding rational numbers, if the signs are the same, you should:

Add the numbers. Keep the sign.

This means you add the absolute values of the numbers together and retain the common sign (either positive or negative).