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Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
Statement-1: When a positive integer and a negative integer are added, we always get a negative integer.
Statement-2: When two negative integers are added, we get a positive integer.

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Only Statement-1
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Only Statement-2
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Both Statement-1 and Statement-2
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Neither Statement-1 nor Statement-2
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Solution

The correct option is D Neither Statement-1 nor Statement-2
When a positive integer and a negative integer are added, we can get a positive or negative integer.
Therefore, statement 1 is false.
Fro example: 4+3=1 or 4+(3)=1
And when two negative integers are added, we get a negative integer.
Statement 2 is false.
For example: 3+(4)=7

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