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Evaluate the following:
-3- (-8)

5

-5

-11

-18

User Li Yupeng
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Answer:

the FIRST option 5

Explanation:

-3 - (-8) = ?

two minus symbols make a positive

-3 + 8

add them up and you get 5

User Alerty
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The correct answer is 5 because a - and - equal a +! :)
User Tony Pitale
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