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Basically if there is an even number of negatives, then it turns to positive, but if there is an odd number of negatives then it is a negative:
3-(-3) there are two minuses so it is even so it will turn positive:
3+3=6
Or with:
3+(-3) there is an odd minus amount (1) so it is minus
3-3=0
which can be seen all the time with 3-3 can actually be 3-(+3)
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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.
What are the rules when adding or subtracting negative numbers?
When subtracting negative numbers change the subtraction sign to a plus and change the second number (which would appear to be positive) to a negative. ex. -14 - 7=?/-14 + -7= -21 When adding negative numbers just add them as they appear. ex. -2 + -5= -7
What is the rule for subtracting negative numbers?
e.g. 'a' - ( -a) becomes a -- a a + a = 2a Here with a table for manipulating 'double' signs. = + = - = - = + NB If no sign is shown in front of a number , then read the number as plus(O).
What is a negative subtracted by a negative?
Subtracting a negative number has the same effect as adding a positive number - think of it as moving right on a number line whereas, subtracting a positive number will move you left on a number line.
What are the rules for adding positive and negative numbers?
If you are adding a positive number, then this is the same as normal addition. For instance, 4 add positive 5 is 9. negative 1 add positive 8 is 7. If you are adding a negative number, then this is the same as subtracting that number. For instance 6 add negative 1 is 5. negative 7 add negative 2 is negative 9.
