Question

1. Write an addition problem that has a sum of -4 a. The two addends have the same sign. b. The two addends have different signs.

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Answer 1

a. -1 + (-3)

b. -9 + 5

Explanation:

the sum of two numbers = -4

a.

two addends have the same sign

Since the sum is negative, then both addends must be negative.

Answer: -1 + (-3) =

b.

two addends have different signs

One addend is positive, and one addend is negative. Since the sum is negative, then the addend with the greater absolute value must be negative.

Answer: -9 + 5 =