What is negative two plus negative four equal
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the numerical; statement:
Negative two plus negative four for equal
Solution:
The given numerical statement can be written as,
-2 + ( -4 ) =
Since we have an equation that has opposite operations, we must take note the basic rule of mathematical computation, that whenever a number or term is multiplied, divided or introduced to a similar sign then the answer will be positive, hence if the signs are opposite then the answer will be negative. In our case + (-4) will become -4 since they have different signs.
= -2 - 4
= -6
Final answer:
= -6