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Translate the phrase to mathematical language. Then simplify the expression. The difference between 119 and -54

What is a numerical expression for the​ phrase?

(Do not​ simplify.)

User NMO
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subtract negative 40 from positive 119
or simply
add 119 and 40

+119 - (-40)
simplified = 119 + 40
= 159
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