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OpenStudy (foxythepirate0984):

(−5) + (−8) + (−2) + 1 @MD152727

OpenStudy (md152727):

that means -2+1 = -1

OpenStudy (md152727):

so -5+-9

OpenStudy (md152727):

= -14

OpenStudy (md152727):

Do you know if the answer is correct?

OpenStudy (foxythepirate0984):

No

OpenStudy (md152727):

ok

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

@Foxythepirate0984 let's just focus on `(−5) + (−8) ` for now start with the first number -5 plot -5 on the number line now we're adding on -8. This is the same as going 8 units to the left so you'll move 8 units to the left of -5 to land on which number?

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