Question

Evaluate -a - b for a= -3 and b= -5 in 3 steps

Answer 1

2

Explanation:

step 1. a = -3, b = -5 ; plug in the values

step 2. -3 - (-5) add the -3 and -5 (two subtraction symbols mean you will be adding instead of subtracting)

step 3. -3 + 5 = 2

Answer 2

8

Explanation:

-(-3)-(-5)

+3+5

8