Let’s break it down! When you add a positive number to a negative number, it’s like subtracting the absolute value of the negative number from the positive. So, is the same as , which equals .

Now imagine you’re at a party with 13 friends, but then 22 more show up unexpectedly, and you only have room for 13. It feels like you’re in a bit of a tight spot – you’re not going to have enough space! That’s how the negative number pulls the total down. So, you end up with a fun but cramped situation of friends over capacity!