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copyright©amberpasillas2010 Step 2: Line up the decimals Step 3: If needed, put zeros in as place holders Step 4: Add decimals Step 5: Bring decimal down Step 1: Use shortcuts for negatives The answer is NEGATIVE – + – = – The signs are same so take the SUM ! Step 6: Determine the sign of the answer
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copyright©amberpasillas The signs are the same so take the SUM ! The answer is NEGATIVE – + – = – #4 # – The signs are different so take the DIFFERENCE ! The answer is negative because you started with MORE NEGATIVES ! 7 1