ex1:(-5)-(-2)=-3
ex2: (-2)-(-5)=3
I would also add that subtracting two negatives makes a positive. As in 2 - (2 - 1).
this is the same as 2 - (1). You can derive this by multiplying everything in the brackets by -1 (thus getting rid of the minus before the brackets). Alternatively you say that the bracket part (2 - 1) adds up to 1 and you get the same answer 2 - (1). Another way is just to use the rule that 2 minuses are a plus so the "-" sign before the bracket converts the bracket part from (2 - 1) into (-2 + 1), so 2 - (2 - 1) is still the same as 2 - (1).
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Subtracting a negative is the same as adding the equivalent positive. For example, subtracting minus 10 is the same as adding 10.
the same as adding whole numbers. two negatives = negative. two positives = positive, and a negative and positive depends on the absolute value of the greater number.
Two negatives make a positive in multiplication and division
yes !
Adding and subtracting negatives and positives -6+6=0 -6+-6=-12 -6+8=2 8+-7+14+-6=9 split them and do them by problem. Dividing fractions 24%-3=-8 if they are both negatives then its a positive then if there is a negative its a negative.