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Why 8+(-5)=3 explain how


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Explanation:

Think of it as if the + sign isn't there. if something is #+(-#) just automatically think oh ok it's a subtraction problem. so transform 8+(-5)=3 into 8-5=3

User Angelo Vargas
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8 + -5 is the same as 8 - 5. You're adding a negative 5 to a positive 8.

8 + -5 = 3

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