Add.
--12 + (-12)
A)-12
B)0
C)24
D)-24

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When we add two negative numbers, we add their absolute values and put a negative sign in front of the sum. So, |-12| + |-12| = 24 and since the numbers have the same sign, the answer will be negative. Therefore, -12 + (-12) = -24. Option D is the only choice that gives us the correct answer. When adding two negative numbers, we add the absolute value and keep the negative sign. The absolute value of -12 is 12, so -12 + (-12) = -24.

Add. --12 + (-12)