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I need a explanation and a answer to the problem plzzz

I need a explanation and a answer to the problem plzzz-example-1
User DaveD
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When multiplying the 2 and the -12 it would be -24, not 24. Which if my mental math is correct, would make the answer 6

Edit:

Note that subtracting a negative is the same as adding the absolute value.

so:

-24-(-30)

changes to

-24+30

and it equals

6

User Francesco Vadicamo
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