0
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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What is the rules for algeraba for subtracting negatives?
Subtracting a negative is the same as adding the equivalent positive. For example, subtracting minus 10 is the same as adding 10.
What are is the rule for subtracting fractions with negative signs?
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.
When do two negatives make a positive?
Two negatives make a positive in multiplication and division
In algebra is there a rule that states multipling two negatives or adding two negatives equals a positive?
yes !
How do you add and subtract negatives and positives?
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.
