Question

Perform the indicated operation. 5 - (-8)

Answer 1

`5-(-8)\\\text{Two negatives make a positive}\\5+8\\= 13`

Answer 2

5 - (-8) = 13.

Explanation:

Given : 5 - (-8).

To find : Perform the indicated operation.

Solution : We have given 5 - (-8).

We know that the two negative sign would be positive .

Example : a -( -b)= a +b

x - (- y) = x + y.

Then 5 - (-8) = 5 + 8 = 13.

Therefore, 5 - (-8) = 13.