Math

Question Find the sum of 9 and -5. Options: 14-14, 4-4, 4, 14.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions
1. We need to find the sum of two integers, 9 and -5.

STEP 2

To find the sum of two numbers, we simply add them together.
Sum=9+(5)Sum = 9 + (-5)

STEP 3

When adding a positive number and a negative number, we subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the number with the larger absolute value.
Sum=95Sum = 9 - 5

STEP 4

Perform the subtraction.
Sum=4Sum = 4

STEP 5

Since 9 has a larger absolute value than -5 and is positive, the sum will be positive.
Sum=+4Sum = +4
The sum of 9 and -5 is 4.

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