-2 - +3 = -5
Two (2) minus negative three (-3) is five (5). When you subtract a negative number it is the same as adding a positive number of the same absolute value.
-12 - (-3) Two negatives equal a positive. So, -12 + 3 = -9
Treat the "plus positive X" as "minus negative X". Example: Positive two plus positive two equals positive four. Positive two minus negative two equals positive four.
-6
4.
Two (2) minus negative three (-3) is five (5). When you subtract a negative number it is the same as adding a positive number of the same absolute value.
-12 - (-3) Two negatives equal a positive. So, -12 + 3 = -9
positive 4
Treat the "plus positive X" as "minus negative X". Example: Positive two plus positive two equals positive four. Positive two minus negative two equals positive four.
-6
-22
2 minus -19 is 21.
-2 minus 8 is -10.
You get a positive subtracted number. A negative minus a positive number will always give a negative answer. And the answer will be more negative than either of the two numbers.
4.
3. positive 3
-3 minus -2 is -1.