What is the solution of -5-210?

Answer 1

When working with negative numbers remember to move the signs around. In your problem:

• (-5) - 210

It can actually be reworded as:

• -210 + -5 (negative times a negative = a positive)
• 5 + 210 = 215

Therefore (-5) - 210 = -215 because it's essentially the same as adding.Lastly, you can use the word method:

It goes something like this:"John begins his day OWING Joe $5. John goes outside and spends another $210. How much does John totally owe everyone? He owes $215."

Owing is always an indicator that your number is negative!

Answer 2

It is -215.