Question

What is the difference? −6 − (−23)

Answer 1

Explanation:

The answer will be 17:

So since -6 is multiplied to -23 the negative rule needs to be applied ( a - (-b = a+b) so -6 - (-23) will now turn into -6 + 23.

Answer 2

Answer: 17

Explanation:

Two negatives make a positive

`-6+23`

Which is the same as

`23-6=17`