Prove (kindly provide reason/s) that for any real numbers m and n, (-m ) + ( - n ) = - ( m + n)

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Chapter1: Line And Angle Relationships
Section1.5: The Format Proof Of A Theorem
Problem 11E: When can a theorem be cited as a reason reason in a proof?
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Prove (kindly provide reason/s) that for any real numbers
m and n,
(-m) + (-n) = - (m + n)
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