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State the rule for adding integers with the same sign. Then solve 1+41+4 and −1+(−4)-1+(-4).

Question: State the rule for adding integers with the same sign. Then solve 1+41+4 and −1+(−4)-1+(-4).

Sample answer: Add the absolute values and keep the common sign. Therefore, 1+4=51+4=5 and −1+(−4)=−5-1+(-4)=-5.

Key points:

  • Add the absolute values.
  • Keep the common sign.
  • 1+4=51+4=5
  • −1+(−4)=−5-1+(-4)=-5

Rubric: The response states the same-sign rule and correctly solves both sums.

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