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Explain whether the sum of two negative integers is always negative.
Toexplain:
Whether the sum of two negative integers is always negative.
Answer to Problem 1NT
Solution:
Yes, the sum of two negative integers is always negative.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The sum of two negative integers is always negative.
Approach:
Use the property of addition and the number line model for addition.
Calculation:
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