Evaluate -6+2

Problem

−6+2

Solution

1. Identify the signs of the two numbers being added.

2. Determine that since the signs are different (one negative and one positive), you must find the difference between their absolute values.

3. Calculate the difference between the absolute values: |−6|−|2|=6−2=4

4. Apply the sign of the number with the larger absolute value to the result. Since |−6|>|2| the result is negative.

Final Answer

−6+2=−4

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