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Find each sum. Explain the same-sign rule.

Case context: A: 1+41+4 B: 1+(4)-1+(-4)

Question: Find each sum. Explain the same-sign rule.

Sample answer: Add the absolute values: 1+4=51+4=5. Keep the common sign. A is 55, and B is 5-5.

Key points:

  • Add the absolute values.
  • Keep the common sign.
  • A: 55
  • B: 5-5

Rubric: The response gives 55 and 5-5 and explains that absolute values are added and the common sign is kept.

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