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Yes. Subtraction is the same process as adding the opposite.
For example, take the expression 9 - 4. The opposite of 4 is (-4). 9 + (-4) is exactly the same as 9 - 4. This relationship is a fundamental concept of early math development, and is often poorly taught in the primary grades.
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