Identify Signs: Identify the signs of the two numbers to determine if they are negative or positive.We have −2 and 2. One is negative and the other is positive.Since they have opposite signs, we will be effectively subtracting their absolute values.
Determine Operation: Determine the operation to perform with the absolute values of the numbers.The absolute value of −2 is 2, and the absolute value of 2 is also 2.Since the numbers have opposite signs, we subtract the absolute values: 2−2.
Perform Subtraction: Perform the subtraction of the absolute values.Calculate: 2−2.2−2=0.
Determine Sign: Determine the sign of the final answer.Since we are adding a negative number to a positive number of the same absolute value, the result will be 0, which is neither positive nor negative.
Combine Results: Combine the results to find the final answer for −2+2. We found that 2−2=0, and the final answer will not have a sign because it is zero. −2+2=0.