Adding Numbers with Different Signs

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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?

  • 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?

  • $70
  • $20
  • -$70 (correct)
  • -$20

In the given context, what determines the sign of the answer when adding numbers with different signs?

<p>The distance from 0 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when finding the sum of numbers with different signs according to the text?

<p>Subtract their absolute values from each other (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you have $100 and gain $80, what will be the result based on the principles presented?

<p>$180 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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