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A negative ex. -4+(-4)=-8 The addition symbol between actually can turn into a subtraction symbol through very simple algebra because a positive times a negative is always a negative. So: -4-4=-8 is the same.
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Do you add or subtract when you have two negatives?
two negatives makes a positive, meaning you add. i.e. 2 - -2 = 2+2 = 4
When you have 2 negatives do you add or subtract?
Either.
If you add a negative and a negative what do you get?
Adding negatives? You get a negative. But if you multiply/divide 2 negatives, that's a positive.
When do two negatives make a positive?
Two negatives make a positive in multiplication and division
When you have to negatives to you add?
The way you have worded your question is a bit tricky.How do you add negatives? - by adding the numbers themselves and making the answer negative.If this is not your question, please reword it and re-ask it. :-)
When you have two negatives do you add or subtract?
When you have two negatives, you add the magnitudes, but since, you have both negatives, the direction of the resultant magnitude is along the negative direction, so you add the magnitude and put the negative sign.
Do you add or subtract when you have two negatives?
two negatives makes a positive, meaning you add. i.e. 2 - -2 = 2+2 = 4
If you add two negatives do you get a positive?
Yes.
What happens when two negatives are next to each other?
If you add two negative numbers, the result is negative.If you multiply two negative numbers, the result is positive.
How do you work out positives and negatives on mathes?
+ add + = - - Add - = + + add - = -
What do two negatives equal two?
When combining (adding) two negatives you get a negative. When multiplying two negatives you will get a positive.
What is 56 plus 28?
-84
What do you get when you add 2 negatives?
You get a negative
How do you add two negative integers?
two negatives make a larger negative -9+ -2= -11 -4+ -34= -38
Why two negatives is a positive?
In mathematics, the rule that says "two negatives make a positive" is based on the concept of multiplication. When you multiply two negative numbers together, the negative signs cancel each other out to give a positive result. This rule is consistent with the properties of arithmetic and helps maintain consistency in algebraic calculations.
When you have 2 negatives do you add or subtract?
Either.
If you add a negative and a negative what do you get?
Adding negatives? You get a negative. But if you multiply/divide 2 negatives, that's a positive.
