Question

Javier says that when you add a positive and a negative number the sum is always negative. Is javier statement true or false? explain your reasoning

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

False

If the positive number is greater than the negative, then it will stay positive.

say the question is 5+ -3.

The answer would be 2

Answer 2

Answer:

False

Step-by-step explanation:

It depends on what sign the larger number is. For example, -5+9= 4 because they are opposite signs and 9 is the larger number of the two, therefore the answer is a positive 4.