Question

Rewrite each expression as an addition problem. “Adding the Opposite”

9−4=


4−9 =

9−(-4)=

-9−(-4) =

-9−4=

4−(-9) =

-4−(-9) =

-4−9 =

Answer 1

9 + (-4)

4 + (-9)

9 + 4

4 + (-9) [Switched numbers around so it would be easier to see]

-9 + (-4)

4 + 9

-4 + 9

-4 + (-9)

Explanation:

Basically for all of them you replace the subtraction symbol with an addition symbol and put the subtraction symbol inside of the parentheses along with the value you are given.