Question

What does 4 - (-19) equal?

Answer 1

23

Explanation:

Whenever you subtract a negative number, you treat it as if you're adding a positive number.

For example:

-5-(-5) becomes -5+5, which is 0.

So, 4-(-19) becomes 4+19, which is 23.

Answer 2

You have two negatives together; this equals a positive.

So 4 + 19= 23