Question

1. decide whether the sum will be positive or negative without calculating the sum. (circle one)

i. 10 + (-5) positve negative
ii. -2 + -6 positve negative
iii. -10 + -20 positve negative

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze 10+(−5)

Positive number plus negative number. Since $|10| > | - 5|$, the sum is positive.

Step2: Analyze −2+(−6)

Two negative numbers added. The sum of two negative numbers is negative.

Step3: Analyze −10+(−20)

Two negative numbers added. The sum of two negative numbers is negative.

Answer:

I. POSITIVE
II. NEGATIVE
III. NEGATIVE