Question

seventh grade > ★ b.12 add and subtract integers fns
add:
-4 + -1 = □
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Explanation:

Step1: Recognize integer addition rule

Adding two negative integers results in a negative sum, equal to the sum of their absolute values with a negative sign.

Step2: Calculate the sum

$$-4 + (-1) = -(4 + 1) = -5$$

Answer:

$-5$