Question

Simplify.

–50 + (–10).

Answer 1

-60

Answer 2

these are really asy, try to solve them yourself?

Answer 3

lol i know but tht wouldnt be a negative because they both are negative

Answer 4

Its the same as adding 50 and 10. You get -60

Answer 5

-60, try to do them yourself

Answer 6

it would be a negative starr, you're adding 2 negatives together. You're thinking of multiplication!

Answer 7

why is that because when u have one negative how could it still be a negative with 2

Answer 8

No, they only become positive's if you multiply 2 negatives.

Answer 9

ya but before it was a problem like -6 +1=-7 how is it still a negative

Answer 10

-6+1 is 5, because your adding a positive to neagtive
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Answer 11

When adding 2 negatives, or a negative and a positive, or multiplying a negative and a positive, the answer will always be a negative. :)

Answer 12

It will only become positive by multiplying 2 negatives. Here are some examples:

-5 + 3 = -2

-6 + -3 = -9

-4 * 2 = -8

-4 * -4 = 16