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Subtracting a negative number gives the same answer as adding that number. So, 10-(-2)=10+210−(−2)=10+2. 16 - _ = 23 Which one of the following is the missing number in the calculation?
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Subtracting a negative number gives the same answer as adding that number.

So, 10-(-2)=10+210−(−2)=10+2.
16 - _ = 23
Which one of the following is the missing number in the calculation?

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It would be 7 because 16-7=23 if that helps
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The correct answer is 7
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