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Sure.
For example:
-7 - (-9) = 2
The trick is that whenever you see two minus signs in a row, replace both of them with a plus sign.
So:
10 - (-2) is the same as 10 + 2 which is equal to 12.
-9 -5 = -14
-5 -(-9) = -5 + 9 = 4
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What is the algorithm for adding negative numbers?
subtract the positive number
How do you subtract a negative fraction from a negative fraction?
In the same way that you would answer a fraction subtract another fraction. The result could be either positive or negative, just as is the case with negative whole numbers.
When you subtract a negative from a positive is that a gain or loss?
When you subtract a negative number from a positive number, it is equivalent to adding the two numbers together. Therefore, it is a gain.
What is the answer you get when you subtract?
it depends if the numbers are positive or negative. if its a positive minus a negative, or switched, it will be the sign of the greater number.
When you subtract two negative numbers should the answer be negative?
Yes that is correct as for example -3-5 = -8
How to subtract negative and positive numbers?
6
Can you subtract two positive numbers and get a negative number?
Yes
What is the algorithm for adding negative numbers?
subtract the positive number
Is negative 8 greater than negative 3?
No it is more negative. Think of it like this. It's the complete opposite of Positive numbers. (regular non-negative numbers). Also, you have to subtract to get to -8, and obviously subtract means take away.
How do you subtract a negative fraction from a negative fraction?
In the same way that you would answer a fraction subtract another fraction. The result could be either positive or negative, just as is the case with negative whole numbers.
Would you add or subtract to negative numbers?
Whatever is required by the context of the question. Whether or not the number is negative gives no indication as to whether to add or subtract.
Is the difference of two whole numbers always a whole number?
No. You can subtract two whole numbers and get a negative result. Whole numbers can't be negative.
How do you subtract two negative numbers?
2 negatives make a positive
When you subtract a negative from a positive is that a gain or loss?
When you subtract a negative number from a positive number, it is equivalent to adding the two numbers together. Therefore, it is a gain.
What is the answer you get when you subtract?
it depends if the numbers are positive or negative. if its a positive minus a negative, or switched, it will be the sign of the greater number.
When you subtract two negative numbers should the answer be negative?
Yes that is correct as for example -3-5 = -8
How do you add and subtract negative and postitive numbers?
If both numbers are positive, simply add them as you learned in 4th grade. If both numbers are negative,simply add them but add a minus to the answer. If one is positive and the other negative, ignoring the signs,subtract the smaller from the larger and add the sign of the larger to your answer.
