Question

Aman and Aayan do their math homework together.

When they find 5 - (-3), they get different answers. Aman said the difference is 8 while Aayan got -2. Who is correct? What error do you think that person made? Explain.

Answer 1

Aman is correct with his answer of 8.

Explanation:

This is because the 3 in 5 - (-3) is NEGATIVE, not positive. 5 - 3 would be 2, however, 5 - (-3) would be 8. Double negatives make a positive.