Question

fill in the parts - whole model for the following equation. 4 + (-12) = (____)

Explanation:

Step1: Understand addition of positive and negative numbers

We know that adding a negative number is the same as subtracting its absolute - value. So, $4+(-12)=4 - 12$.

Step2: Perform the subtraction

$4-12=-8$.

Answer:

$-8$