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Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. In this instance, 10 - -2 = 10 + 2 = 12.

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How do you write math expressions like this negative ten times the quantity two minus eleven how would I write that in numbers?

To write the expression "negative ten times the quantity two minus eleven" in numbers, you would first simplify the expression within the parentheses. Two minus eleven equals negative nine. Then, you multiply negative ten by negative nine to get positive ninety. Therefore, the expression "negative ten times the quantity two minus eleven" can be written as -10 * (2 - 11) = 90.


What is ten minus negative two?

10 minus -2 is 12.


What is the answer to negative ten minus negative two divided by two plus three?

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How do you figure out what ten minus negative fifteen is?

10--15 = 10+15 = 25 Two negative signs cancel out to be a positive therefore you add them together


What does positive 2 minus negative two equal?

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How can you use subtraction to complete an addition problem?

Treat the "plus positive X" as "minus negative X". Example: Positive two plus positive two equals positive four. Positive two minus negative two equals positive four.


What is negative two minus positive four?

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What is negative nine minus positive two?

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What is positive two minus negative nineteen?

2 minus -19 is 21.


What is negative two minus positive eight?

-2 minus 8 is -10.


What is negative minus a positive?

You get a positive subtracted number. A negative minus a positive number will always give a negative answer. And the answer will be more negative than either of the two numbers.


What is ten Minus a negative two?

10 - -2 = 12