Same signs give a positive: \(3 + (+2) = 3 + 2 = 5\) Same signs give a positive: \(3 - (-2) = 3 + 2 = 5\) Different signs give a negative: \(3 + (-2) = 3 - 2 = 1 ...
“Man, I didn’t do nothing,” students often said to me when I spoke with them about their behavior. “My point exactly,” I replied. “If you didn’t do nothing, you must have done something.” It was after ...
Inequality symbols can be used to show which number is greater. For example, \(-2 \textless -1\) means -2 is less than -1. The wider part of the inequality sign faces the larger number. \(-1 ...