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Subtracting integers
-15-(-20)=

User Matanlurey
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When minus a negate becomes a positive ex. -15-(-20) -> -15+20
Then, subtract them
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User VirtualProdigy
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Answer:

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Explanation:

-15 - (-20)

Apply rule a - (-b) = a + b:

-15 - (-20)

-15 + 20

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