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Which expression has a value of -5? A: (-3) -8 B: (-8) - (-3) C:(-3) - (-8) D: 8-(-3)
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Which expression has a value of -5?

A: (-3) -8
B: (-8) - (-3)
C:(-3) - (-8)
D: 8-(-3)

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Answer is B: (-8) - (-3)

Reason

When subtracting a negative, we know two negatives become a positive

-8
+3
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-5
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