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What does -(-3) mean

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This can also be written as 3.
subtracting a negative number is like taking away something you don't have.
For example, let's say you were in debt by three dollars. Then, you took away those negative three dollars. You would have 0 dollars. Think f subtracting a negative as adding a positive.
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I hope this helps you




(-)×(-)=(+)



-(-3)



+3
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