Addition of Numbers: To solve the problem, we need to add the two numbers together. Since one is negative and the other is positive, we will essentially be subtracting the smaller number from the larger one.Calculation: (−16)+17
Recognizing Greater Value: We recognize that 17 is greater than 16, so when we combine a negative 16 with a positive 17, the negative value is subtracted from the positive value.Calculation: 17−16=1
Subtraction Calculation: The result of the calculation is therefore 1, which is a positive number because the larger number (17) was positive.Final Answer: 1