Solve Addition Problem: (+8) + (+12) with Positive Numbers

Solve the following expression:

(+8)+(+12)= ? (+8)+(+12)=\text{ ?}

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00:05 Let's solve the problem together!
00:08 First, find the number 8 on the number line.
00:13 Now, move right in the positive direction.
00:18 Take twelve steps to the right.
00:22 And that's how you find the solution!

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1

Understand the problem

Solve the following expression:

(+8)+(+12)= ? (+8)+(+12)=\text{ ?}

2

Step-by-step solution

Let's add 8 to the number line and move 12 steps to the right.

Note that our result is a positive number:

Now solve the following exercise:

8+12=20 8+12=20

3

Final Answer

20 20

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b is negative number.

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