Formula - Efficient way to assign signs (+/-) to numbers in alternating in a column

Cubist

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I'm looking for an efficient way to turn column A into column B. I have a few ideas but what's the most efficient?
Book1
AB
1FromTo
2+5
352
4+-1
52-8
6-
71
8-
98
Sheet13
 
At that moment, I had access only to Excel 2021, which is lacking many new functions :(
I am just having some fun and giving you a hard time!
I thought it was funny how you started your 2nd post with "Why not just...", when you had already posted a different answer too! ;)

Seriously though, it is a cool, easy way to do it taking advantage of some of the new functions.
You taught me something new today!
 
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