The value of $(- 5) + (- 9)$ is

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Solution

The correct option is A $- 14$
Addition of integers with same sign

Step 1: Write the absolute value of the integers
$| - 5 | = 5 | - 9 | = 9$

Step 2: Now, add the absolute values
$5 + 9 = 14$

Step 3: Then place the original sign to the sum
$(- 5) + (- 9) = - 14$

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