Question

(-12) + 4

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The answer is -8.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

To add (-12) and 4, follow these steps:

Step 1: Write down the numbers you want to add: -12 and 4.

Step 2: Start with the number -12.

Step 3: Since you are adding a positive number 4, you will move 4 units to the right on the number line.

Step 4: The final position on the number line is -8.

Therefore, (-12) + 4 = -8.