step 1 We're being asked to add negative 68 plus 36. Well, we're adding two numbers with different sign

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Simplify. $$ (-68)+36 $$

Name: Problem 31, Chapter 15: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
Uploaded: 2020-05-18T20:17:01-08:00
Duration: 31 s
Channel: Julie Silva
Description: Simplify. (-68)+36

   Simplify.
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(-68)+36
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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Marvin L. Bittinger,… 4th Edition

Chapter 15, Problem 31

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05/18/2020

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Key Concepts

Integer Arithmetic

This concept encompasses operations on whole numbers, including both positive and negative values. It is fundamental in mathematics for understanding how numbers interact under operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Addition of Integers

Addition of integers involves combining numbers with both positive and negative values. The process typically requires comparing the absolute values of the numbers involved: when the numbers have opposite signs, the result takes the sign of the number with the larger absolute value.

Simplification of Expressions

Simplification is the process of reducing an expression to its most basic form, making it easier to understand or further manipulate. It often involves performing arithmetic operations in the correct order and combining like terms to achieve a concise result.

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