livesnipez
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  • 05-12-2018
  • Mathematics
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Simplify. –2 + (–9)


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OmegaAzzy
OmegaAzzy OmegaAzzy
  • 05-12-2018

-2 + (-9)

Because we're adding a negative number, it's the same as just subtracting that number.

-2 - 9

Now, we just subtract 9 from -2, which gives us -11.


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CharlieBrown2002
CharlieBrown2002 CharlieBrown2002
  • 05-12-2018

Hi there!

Answer:

=(-11)

*The answer must have a negative sign.*

Step-by-step explanation:

Lesson: Add/Subtract Integers

First, you remove parenthesis first.

[tex]-2-9[/tex]

Then, you add by the numbers from left too right.

[tex]2+9=11;-2-9=-11[/tex]

=-11

Hope this helps!

Thanks!

-Charlie

Have a nice day! :)

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