SOLUTION: carry out the indicated operation of -7 + 4

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Question 1123189: carry out the indicated operation of -7 + 4
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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-7+4, or 4+(-7), same thing.
Put them on a number line if it helps to see.
Start at NEGATIVE SEVEN, and move 4 units to the right.
OR
Start at 4, and move 7 units TO THE LEFT (because not +7, but -7 is to be added).
EIther way, the result is to negative three.