SOLUTION: I went over this problem 3 times an the answer I got was 23, the problem is "19+(-9)+45+(-32)=?" Tho my cousin is 29 and says I am wrong,that it is -23, I'm starting to second gues

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Question 483989: I went over this problem 3 times an the answer I got was 23, the problem is "19+(-9)+45+(-32)=?" Tho my cousin is 29 and says I am wrong,that it is -23, I'm starting to second guess because he's older than me,which of us is correct?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Well, usually, older means wiser...but... !
19%2B%28-9%29%2B45%2B%28-32%29 It helps to rearrange the numbers by grouping the negative numbers.
highlight%28%2819%29%2B%2845%29%29%2Bhighlight_green%28%28-9%29%2B%28-32%29%29 Add the groups of numbers.
highlight%28%2864%29%29%2Bhighlight_green%28%28-41%29%29 Now do the final addtition.
23
You have the correct answer!