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STEP 1
1. We are performing addition with two negative integers.
2. The operation is straightforward addition of negative numbers.
STEP 2
1. Understand the operation.
2. Perform the addition.
STEP 3
Recognize that adding two negative numbers involves combining their absolute values and keeping the negative sign.
STEP 4
Add the absolute values of the numbers: .
STEP 5
Calculate the sum of the absolute values: .
STEP 6
Apply the negative sign to the result: .
The result of the operation is:
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