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What expression is equivalent to 9-(-12)

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9-(-12) [ - and - became + ]

9 + 12

9 + 12 = 21

User Urska Krivc
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Answer:

9 + 12

Explanation:

9 - (-12)

Subtracting a negative is like adding

9 + 12

21

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