Question

A) 8-( +16 )
B) (-2 )- (-9)

Answer 1

A.) -8 and B.) 7

Explanation:

Simplify the following:

8 - 16

8 - 16 = -8:

Answer: -8

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Simplify the following:

-2 - -9

-(-9) = 9:

-2 + 9

-2 + 9 = 7:

Answer: 7

Answer 2

A) this is the same as 8 + -16 = -8
B) this is actually-2 + 9 = 7