Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

The sum of zero and a negative number

  1. Positive

  2. Negative

  3. Infinity

  4. Zero
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Adding zero to any negative number preserves its negative value because zero is the additive identity. For example, -5 + 0 = -5. Zero doesn't change the sign or magnitude of any number. The result cannot be positive, zero, or infinity.

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