Answer:
7
Explanation:
Difference is - sign so the equation is: 2- -5 which is 7. Or
think a number line, -5 is 5 spots to 0, then two more spots to 2 so 5+2=7
Consider the absolute value of the difference , that is
| - 5 - 2 | = | - 7 | = 7
or
| 2 - (- 5) | = | 2 + 5 | = | 7 | = 7
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