2 years ago

What does it mean to add a negative number?

Mathematics

2 answers:

Andreas93 [3]2 years ago

5 0

Answer:

The exact same as subtracting.

Example

5 + (-2) = 3

MatroZZZ [7]2 years ago

5 0

Answer:

To add a negative number means to subtract

Step-by-step explanation:

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