36. Add -5 + 4 + (-5) + 3 + (-1) + (-6)
I solved this twice, and got different answers each time. I'm not sure where I'm going wrong, or which one is correct.
: -10
or
: 2
Thanks
It's 10.
i realized I was making mistakes with the signs
You were right the first time. It's -10.
To add the numbers -5, 4, -5, 3, -1, and -6, you need to follow the correct order of operations, which is typically referred to as PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division from left to right, and Addition and Subtraction from left to right).
Let's break down the problem step by step:
-5 + 4 + (-5) + 3 + (-1) + (-6)
1. Start by adding the numbers without parentheses or exponents: -5 + 4 gives us -1.
-1 + (-5) gives us -6.
-6 + 3 gives us -3.
-3 + (-1) gives us -4.
-4 + (-6) gives us -10.
So, the answer is -10.
If you have obtained a different answer, it's possible that you made an error during the calculations. Double-check each step to ensure you're performing the operations correctly.