Question

1. 17 + (-19) =

Explanation:

Step1: Recall addition of integers

Adding a negative number is like subtracting its absolute value. So \(17 + (-19)\) is equivalent to \(17 - 19\).

Step2: Perform the subtraction

Calculate \(17 - 19\). Since \(19>17\), the result will be negative. \(19 - 17 = 2\), so \(17 - 19=-2\).

Answer:

\(-2\)