Same signs give a positive: \(3 + (+2) = 3 + 2 = 5\) Same signs give a positive: \(3 - (-2) = 3 + 2 = 5\) Different signs give a negative: \(3 + (-2) = 3 - 2 = 1 ...

How to add and subtract positive and negative numbers There are rules for adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers. Learn how to add and subtract positive and negative numbers.