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Write the difference 20 – (–48) as a sum. Then simplify.

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Answer:

20-1(-48)Distribute

20 + 48 add

68

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The solution of 20–(–48) is 68.

Solution:

To write the difference 20–(–48 ) as sum and simplify,

Multiplication of two negative sign becomes positive. When multiply a negative number by another negative number, the product becomes positive. ⟹20 – (–48)= 20 + 48

Hence the difference 20 – (–48 ) can be written as sum ( 20 + 48 ).

For simplification we add 20 and 48, 20 + 48 = 68.

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