210k views
0 votes
What does subtracting a negative do ?

2 Answers

3 votes
Do? I'd answer by saying that subtracting a negative quantity is equivalent to adding the magnitude of that quantity. For example, 2 - (-3) = 2 + 3 = 5.

A negative sign in front of another actually calls up addition.
User Ottavio Campana
by
7.9k points
4 votes
If you subtract negative from negative the answer will be positive if u subtract a nevagative from a positive it will become a negative.
User Camillo
by
8.0k points

No related questions found

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories