Solved on Feb 08, 2024

Find the sum of two negative numbers: 6.52+(9)-6.52 + (-9).

STEP 1

Assumptions
1. We are adding two numbers: 6.52-6.52 and 9-9.
2. The operation to be performed is addition.

STEP 2

When adding two negative numbers, the result will also be negative. We can think of this as combining two debts: if you owe 6.52andyouoweanother6.52 and you owe another 9, the total debt is the sum of both amounts.
6.52+(9)=(6.52+9)-6.52 + (-9) = -(6.52 + 9)

STEP 3

Now, we add the absolute values of the two numbers without considering the negative signs.
6.52+96.52 + 9

STEP 4

Perform the addition.
6.52+9=15.526.52 + 9 = 15.52

STEP 5

Since both original numbers were negative, the result of their addition will also be negative.
(6.52+9)=15.52-(6.52 + 9) = -15.52

STEP 6

Therefore, the sum of 6.52-6.52 and 9-9 is 15.52-15.52.
The sum is 15.52-15.52.

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