Identify Signs and Operation: Identify the signs of the two numbers to determine the operation.We have a positive 7 and a negative 3. Since the signs are different, we will subtract the absolute values of the numbers.
Subtract Absolute Values: Subtract the absolute value of the smaller number from the absolute value of the larger number.Subtract: 7−37−3=4
Determine Final Sign: Determine the sign of the final answer.Since 7 is positive and has a larger absolute value than 3, the final answer will be positive.
Combine for Final Answer: Combine the result from Step 2 with the sign from Step 3 to get the final answer.The final answer for 7+(−3) is positive 4.