How do you find the sum $-4+(-1)$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2017-01-08T20:22:21

$-5$

$-4 + (-1)$

When adding integers the rule is, "If the signs are the same keep the sign and add."

$-4 + (-1) = -5$

or

Using the signs, a positive and a negative make a negative

$-4 + (-1) = -4-1= -5$

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