Question 643031
If the positive number is larger than the negative value (ignore the negative sign), then 


positive + negative = positive



ex:


5 plus -2 = 3, which is positive


Notice how 5 is larger than 2


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If the positive number is smaller than the negative value (ignore the negative sign), then 


positive + negative = negative


ex:


3 plus -12 = -9, which is negative


Notice how 3 is smaller than 12