Question

Rewrite the difference of 8 and 9 as an addition problem. 9 + 8 9 + (-8) 8 + (-9) 8 – (-9)

Answer 1

9+(-8)

Explanation:

8-(-9) is subtraction

9+8 would not give you a difference

8+(-9) would give you a negative number

so 9+(-8) is the right answer