Question

When you add a positive number and a negative number, how can

you tell whether the sum will be positive or negative?

Answer 1

+ - = -

Explanation:

+ (+) = +

+ (-) = -

- (-) = -

- (+) = -

Two like signs become a positive sign

Two unlike signs become a negative sign

Answer 2

Answer: By looking at which one is bigger

Explanation:

if the negative number is a bigger number than the positive your answer will be negative, if the positive number is larger than the negative your answer will be positive if your negative and positive numbers are the same your answer will be zero, hope this helps <3