Question

What is the sum of Negative 1 + (negative 3)?

Answer 1

-4

Explanation:

-1 + (-3)

To add two negative numbers, add their absolute values, and make the answer negative.

The absolute values of -1 and -3 are 1 and 3. We add 1 + 3 and get 4.

Then we make the answer negative.

-1 + (-3) = -4

Answer 2

`\huge\boxed{-4}`

Explanation:

=>
`\sf -1 + (-3)`

According to the rule
`\sf + * - = -`

=>
`\sf -1-3`

=> -4