Part A Without computing, the sum of 2, 3, and -2 is , 1 of 1.. Part B Choose the explanation that supports your answer in Part A. Multiple choice question. cross out A) 2 and -2 are additive inverses and the sum of any number and its additive inverse is zero. The integer 3 is positive, so the sum with be positive. cross out B) There are two positive integers and one negative integer. There are more positive integers than negative integers, so he sum will be positive. cross out C) 2 and 3 multiplied together is 6. Then, 6 and -2 multiplied together is -12. Therefore, the sum of the three integers is negative. cross out D) If there are an odd number of negative integers then the sum is negative. One of the integers is negative, so the sum is negative.