Question

What is the sum of the expression? -12+(-39)

Answer 1

-51

Explanation:

a negative plus a negative makes a negative, which might sound confusing but is pretty simple

for an easy way to figure this out, just add the regular numbers (12 + 39) and then carry the negative symbol over to your answer

in this case, your answer is 51, but carrying over the symbol changes this to -51

hope this helps :)

Answer 2

-51

Explanation:

In the expression, you are adding a negative to another negative; therefore, the answer will be an even smaller negative. Adding a negative is the same as subtracting. So, the expression can be simplified to -12-39. This equals -51.