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What is the sum of -7 and -5?

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Answer

-12

Step-by-step solution

2 steps
  1. Identify the expression.

    The expression shown in the image is the sum of two negative numbers.

    (−7)+(−5)(-7) + (-5)
  2. Add the numbers.

    When adding two negative numbers, add their absolute values and keep the negative sign.

    7+5=127 + 5 = 12

    So,

    (−7)+(−5)=−12(-7) + (-5) = -12

    The final answer is −12-12.

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