Question

Simplify. –2 + (–9)


10 pts

Answer 1

Hi there!

Answer:

=(-11)

*The answer must have a negative sign.*

Explanation:

Lesson: Add/Subtract Integers

First, you remove parenthesis first.

`-2-9`

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

`2+9=11;-2-9=-11`

=-11

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Answer 2

-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.