SOLUTION: what is -3+(-5)= I say it is it becomes -3-5 which equals -8. mathick says it becomes -3+5=-8

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Question 421247: what is -3+(-5)=
I say it is it becomes -3-5 which equals -8. mathick says it becomes -3+5=-8
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-8 is correct
but using the number line start at-3 and move -5 further to the left =-8
They are misleading you, (-3+5=+2) not -8