SOLUTION: Suppose that when a postman brings you a check for $6, it is represented by +6, and when she brings you a bill for $4, it is represented by -4. Also, suppose that being richer i

SOLUTION: Suppose that when a postman brings you a check for $6, it is represented by +6, and when she brings you a bill for $4, it is represented by -4. Also, suppose that being richer i

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Question 451140: Suppose that when a postman brings you a check for
$6, it is represented by +6, and when she brings you
a bill for $4, it is represented by -4. Also, suppose
that being richer is positive and being poorer is negative.
Explain how you could use this model to interpret +6+(-4).

I am not exactly sure what I am suppose to do here? Thank you
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+6 +(-4) = +2

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