Adding Two Numbers with Different Signs

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What does it mean when two numbers have different signs?
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One number is positive and the other is negative.
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How do you determine the sign of the result when adding two numbers with different signs?
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The sign of the result is the sign of the number with the larger absolute value.
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What is the result of adding 5 and -3?
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The result is 2 because the positive number has a larger absolute value.
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What is the first step in adding numbers with different signs?
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First, find the absolute values of both numbers.
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What do you do after finding the absolute values when adding numbers with different signs?
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Subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value.
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What is the sum of -7 and 2?
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The sum is -5 because the number with the larger absolute value is negative.
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Why do you subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger one when adding numbers with different signs?
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Because you are essentially finding the difference in magnitude between the two numbers.
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Is the result of adding a positive number and a negative number always negative?
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No, it depends on which number has the larger absolute value.
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What is the result of adding -10 and 3?
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The result is -7 because the negative number has a larger absolute value.
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If the sum of a positive and a negative number is 0, what can you conclude about the absolute values of the numbers?
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Their absolute values are equal.
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How can visual aids like number lines help in adding numbers with different signs?
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They can help you see the distance and direction from zero for each number.
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What is the sum of 8 and -5?
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The sum is 3 because the positive number has a larger absolute value.
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Why is it important to keep track of signs when adding integers?
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Because the sign affects the direction and magnitude of the result.
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How can practice with adding numbers with different signs improve mathematical skills?
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It reinforces understanding of absolute values and the concept of direction in math.
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What is the sum of -15 and 20?
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The sum is 5 because the positive number has a larger absolute value.
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