Question

an expression is shown.
$-1,406 + (-321)$
determine the sum.

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify the addition of negatives

When adding a negative number, it's equivalent to subtracting the positive. So \(-1,406 + (-321)\) becomes \(-1,406 - 321\).

Step2: Perform the subtraction

Add the absolute values: \(1,406 + 321 = 1,727\). Since both numbers were negative, the result is negative. So \(-1,406 - 321 = -1,727\).

Answer:

\(-1727\)