Question

how to evaluate (-5)+(-3)

Answer 1

change the + sign to a minus, then add 3 to -5 to get -2

Answer 2

when you add to a negative, to count towards zero

Answer 3

I believe that will be equal to (-8).

Answer 4

You're right. my fault. got too excited

Answer 5

No prob IStutts. :)

Answer 6

use a number line to grasp the concept, its like going back five steps then going back again three steps, in total you'll have gone back 8steps or -8