Tyler evaluates the expression -621,044-(-214,318) and gets an answer of -400,080. is this a reasonable answer?

Komatsu asked Aug 16, 2023

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Tyler evaluates the expression -621,044-(-214,318) and gets an answer of -400,080.

is this a reasonable answer?

Komatsu asked Aug 16, 2023

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Explanation:

The correct answer is -406,726

A negative minus a negative is the same as a negative plus a positive

-621,044 + 214,318 = -406,726

Astro answered Aug 22, 2023

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