-6
6 - (-2) when changing the first sign ( which is the mechanistic form here ) you need to change the second sign. The subtraction sign changes to positive and the negative sign also changes to positive. so... 6 - (-2) becomes 6 + 2 = 8
1
-2
You will get a positive integer. If you subtract a negative number, you will be adding it. I think of it like 2 minuses equals a plus. :P
Negative 6 (-6)
6 - -2 = 8
-2
-6
subtract negative 6 or +6
It depends. It can wind up being a positive or negative number. For instance: 8-2=6 but 2-8=-6 (negative 6)
6
+ 6 means positive 6. -6 means negative 6. -5- (-6) means start with -5 and subtract (-6) . You subtract a negative number like you pay off a debt, so -(-6) means +6.
5
Add the second negative to the first negative, so -1 - -2 = 1
6 - (-2) when changing the first sign ( which is the mechanistic form here ) you need to change the second sign. The subtraction sign changes to positive and the negative sign also changes to positive. so... 6 - (-2) becomes 6 + 2 = 8
To turn a negative number into a positive number...you can either multiply/times two negative numbers (eg -2 x -2 = 4) together or subtract a negative number (eg 3-(-3) = 3+3=6)