Solve (-8) + (-12): Adding Two Negative Integers

Question

(8)+(12)= (-8)+(-12)=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's locate -8 on the number line and move 12 steps to the left.

Let's note that our result is a negative number:

000-8-8-8-12

Let's remember the rule:

Now let's write the exercise in the appropriate form and solve it:

812=20 -8-12=-20

Answer

20 -20