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14 votes
14 votes
-3 - (-5) =
-4 + 6 =
-5 + (-6)=

User Wyck
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26 votes

Hey there!

Guide

2 negatives = positive

2 positives = positive

1 negative & 1 positive = negative

1 positive & 1 negative = negative


Negatives are on the LEFT side of 0

Positives are on the RIGHT side of 0


Negatives are BELOW 0

Positives are ABOVE 0


ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS


Question #1

-3 - (-5)

= -3 + 5

= 2

Therefore, your answer is: 2

Question #2

-4 + 6

= 2

Therefore, your answer is: 2

Question #3
-5 + (-6)

= -5 - 6

= -11

Therefore, your answer is: -11


Good luck on your assignment & enjoy your day!


~Amphitrite1040:)


Random note: You can use a number line to tackle problems like this. :)

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