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Write a positive integer and a negative integer whose sum is a positive integer.

There are number of solutions possible.


Take any positive integer = 10 (say)


Now, take any negative integer, but to make sure to choose a number numerically smaller than the positive integer.


⇒ Negative integer = -5 (say)


Add these numbers,


Sum = 10 + (-5)


⇒ Sum = 10 – 5 [plus and minus is equal to minus in addition, multiplication and division]


15 is a positive integer.


Thus, 10 and -5 are such numbers.


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