When adding two negative numbers,

the absolute value of the numbers and keep the negative sign.
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When adding two negative numbers, you add the absolute values of the numbers and keep the negative sign.

For example, if you add -3 and -5, you calculate it as follows:

  1. Find the absolute values: |−3| = 3 and |−5| = 5.
  2. Add the absolute values: 3 + 5 = 8.
  3. Keep the negative sign: -8.

So, -3 + -5 = -8.