SOLUTION: How do combination of signed numbers work? Example= -1-(-6+-1) I know you work within the parenthises first but I do not remember the rules for combining signs. I understand th
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Question 403000: How do combination of signed numbers work? Example= -1-(-6+-1) I know you work within the parenthises first but I do not remember the rules for combining signs. I understand the answer is -4 but how do I get there?
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
- times - = +
+ times + = +
- Times + = -
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-1+7=+6
I don't know where the -4 comes from.
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