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When adding numbers with different signs, what is the result if the positive number is farther from 0?
When adding numbers with different signs, what is the result if the positive number is farther from 0?
- The result is the sum of their absolute values with a negative sign.
- The result is the negative of the difference between their absolute values.
- The result is the sum of their absolute values with a positive sign.
- The result is the difference between their absolute values with a positive sign. (correct)
What is the result when adding numbers with different signs and the negative number is farther from 0?
What is the result when adding numbers with different signs and the negative number is farther from 0?
- The result is the negative of the difference between their absolute values. (correct)
- The result is the sum of their absolute values with a negative sign.
- The result is the sum of their absolute values with a positive sign.
- The result is the difference between their absolute values with a positive sign.
If you have $50 but spend $70, what will be the result according to the rules explained?
If you have $50 but spend $70, what will be the result according to the rules explained?
- $70
- $20
- -$70 (correct)
- -$20
In the given context, what determines the sign of the answer when adding numbers with different signs?
In the given context, what determines the sign of the answer when adding numbers with different signs?
What should you do when finding the sum of numbers with different signs according to the text?
What should you do when finding the sum of numbers with different signs according to the text?
If you have $100 and gain $80, what will be the result based on the principles presented?
If you have $100 and gain $80, what will be the result based on the principles presented?