2 years ago

-3+(-6) is ___ units from -3 in the positive or negative direction.

Mathematics

1 answer:

Lisa [10]2 years ago

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Answer:

-3+(-6) = -9

Step-by-step explanation:

a negative 3 plus another negative 6 is a negative 9. Is just like if you borrow $3 from your friend and borrow $9 from another friend. That means you own two of your friends a total of $9. This can be mathematically illustrate as: -3 + (-6)= -9

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