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(15) −15, −5

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Solution

We have to compute (–15) + (–5).
Since both the numbers have the same signs, we will simply add them.
15 + 5 = 20
The magnitude 15 is bigger than 5. So, we will give 20 the sign of –15, i.e., the negative sign.
∴ (–15) + (–5) = –20

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