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When -2 is subtracted from a number the result is 8. Find the number.

User Amir Gorji
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The answer is 10 because 8=x-2, then add 2 to each side. x=10

User ArtHare
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6

6-(-2)=8

This pretty much turns to an addition since its minus a negative number.

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