Questions: Find the following sum. 12+(-3) 12+(-3)=□

Find the following sum.

12+(-3)

12+(-3)=□
Transcript text: Find the following sum. \[ \begin{array}{l} 12+(-3) \\ 12+(-3)=\square \end{array} \]
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Solution Steps

To find the sum of 12 and -3, we need to add the two numbers together. This involves simple arithmetic addition.

Step 1: Define the Numbers

We start with the numbers given in the problem: \[ a = 12 \quad \text{and} \quad b = -3 \]

Step 2: Perform the Addition

We need to add the two numbers together: \[ 12 + (-3) \]

Step 3: Simplify the Expression

Simplify the addition: \[ 12 + (-3) = 12 - 3 = 9 \]

Final Answer

\[ \boxed{9} \]

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