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

Algebra ->  Distributive-associative-commutative-properties -> 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      Log On


   

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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+6 +(-4) = +2