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40-(-16)=
Can someone help me with this please I really am confused

User Schnee
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Answer:

56!

Explanation:


The question is 40 minus negative 16.
When you subtract a negative, it's the same as adding.

So 40 - (-16) is the same as 40 + 16, which equals 56.

Example:

If you have 3 apples, and you remove negative 3 apples from 3, now you have 6.
So, 3 - (-3) = 6.

User AnimatedRNG
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Answer:

56

Explanation:

When you subtract a negative number. Just consider it addition.

So, 40+16

It's very simple from there.

User Shanaka Rathnayaka
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