Question

Add or subtract. –4 + (-16)

Answer 1

Answer:

Subtract.

Step-by-step explanation:

The negative from the -16 takes over, so you would have to subtract.

So,

-4-16=-20

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Answer 2

Answer:

$-20$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Combine

Adding a negative number is same as subtracting a positive number.

$-4 + (-16)$

$-4 - 16$

$-20$

Answer:  $-20$