Question

Find the sum: -48 + -12 =

Answer 1

Answer:

-48+-12=. -60

Step-by-step explanation:

Well -48 +( -12)

Assume the plus sign is +1 ,multiply by 12 using the law of integers. that is +(-)= -. Then continue by subtracting -12 from - 48. with this another law is used -(-)= a plus . Like 48 + 12 =60.Then check for the number with the highest value to determine your answer for the sum you got. In this case negative 48 is the highest so it's negative 60