Work the following problem using the rule for addition of real numbers. $9+(-4)$
A) $-5$
B) $9$
C) $13$
D) $5$
E) $-13$

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The rule for addition of real numbers states that when adding a positive and a negative number, you subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the number with the larger absolute value. Here, $9 + (-4)$ is equivalent to $9 - 4$, which equals $5$.

Work the Following Problem Using the Rule for Addition of Real