document.write( "Question 315650: this is my problem.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "I know the answer is -9 but im not sure what step I am missing. I know that if there is a negative you do the opposite, but this confuses me on the
\n" ); document.write( "(-12)+(-7)-4. I thought that if there is a plus sign you leave it alone and only change negative numbers. please explain. Thank you in advance for the help.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #225833 by stanbon(75887) $\"\"$ $\"About$

You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this is my problem.
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