Question

This homework is due tomorrow and it's worth a lot of points so please help me.
Problem-
Explain the different ways it is possible to add two rational numbers and get a negative number.

Answer 1

Rational numbers can be any number.

Answer 2

Rule #1: If you add two negative numbers, it will be negative.

Answer 3

Rule #2: If you subtract a positive and negative numbers (in which the negative number is larger), your answer will be negative.

Answer 4

(Integer Rules)

Answer 5

but this is adding, not subtracting the problem said

Answer 6

Oh whoops

Answer 7

Rule #3: When you add a positive and negative integer (in which the negative integer is larger), the answer will be negative.

Answer 8

For example: -3 + 1 = -2

Answer 9

Thank you so much!

Answer 10

No problem, good luck on your homework~