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Why is a negative number minus a positive number always negative?
Because if the number is already negative and you take away more it will be even farther away from being positive. I hope that makes sense!
How do you take away a positive number from a negative one?
For example, -7 - 5. you pretend that the minus in the 7 wasnt there so the answer would be 2
How do you minus a 0 from a negative number?
Any number (positive or negative) minus zero is just the original number. e.g. 3 - 0 = 3 -440 - 0 = -440 -2 - 0 = -2 What you are really saying here is take away nothing from a number.
What is the additive inverse of 5 number?
To find the additive inverse of ANY number, add a minus sign. (If the number already has a minus sign, take the minus sign away to get the additive inverse.)
Can you take away a negative number from positive number?
yes if u take a negative from a positve you will get a negative
Why is a negative number minus a positive number always negative?
Because if the number is already negative and you take away more it will be even farther away from being positive. I hope that makes sense!
Does a negative number minus a positive number equal a positive?
The simple answer to the question is no, under no circumstances. To work out the right answer for different combinations of signs, read on. When two signs are different, take the smaller number from the bigger number and keep the sign of the bigger number.Let's work out some examples...* minus one (-1) and (plus) another minus one, is minus two (-2) * minus one (-1) minus (take away) one, is also minus two (-2)So if you take away any positive number from a negative number, the result gets more and more negative as the value of the second number increases. Now let's try adding a positive number to a negative number...* minus two (-2) plus one (+1) = minus one (-1) * minus two (-2) plus two (+2) = zero (0) * minus two (-2) plus three (+3) = one (1)So adding a positive number to a minus number only equals a positive number when the value of the positive number is greater than the negative number.
What is a negative take away a negative it equals positive?
The result of subtracting a negative number minus a negative number can be positive, or negative, depending on which of the numbers is larger. It can even be zero.
How do you take away a positive number from a negative one?
For example, -7 - 5. you pretend that the minus in the 7 wasnt there so the answer would be 2
How do you do Negative number minus positive number what does it equal?
a negative minus a positive is like addition, you take the negative add the positive, then make that number a negative.Example-5 - 4add them5 + 4= 9make that number a negative= -9
A minus take away a minus equals what?
a minus take away a minus makes a minus
How do you minus a 0 from a negative number?
Any number (positive or negative) minus zero is just the original number. e.g. 3 - 0 = 3 -440 - 0 = -440 -2 - 0 = -2 What you are really saying here is take away nothing from a number.
What does a minus take a minus equal?
A minus minus a minus will give a positive result. It will depend on the actual values. It will cause a positive movement, but still could result in a negative number. Consider these two examples. In both cases there is a positive movement but only the second results in an actual positive number:-6 - -2 = -4-2 - -6 = 4
What is a positive number take away a negetive number?
It is subtraction
How do you take away a negative number from a positive number?
Taking away a negative number is the same as adding the positive value of that number. So 5 take away (-3) = 5 add 3 = 8
What is the additive inverse of 5 number?
To find the additive inverse of ANY number, add a minus sign. (If the number already has a minus sign, take the minus sign away to get the additive inverse.)
Can you take away a negative number from positive number?
yes if u take a negative from a positve you will get a negative
