Do We Use Charge Sign in Electric Field Intensity Formula?

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Guys, when utilizing the electric field intensity formula ( Fe=qE), do we use the sign of the charge (q)? I think we do, but I remain confused!
 
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Yes. The force on a negative charge is in the opposite direction of the E field.
 
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