What is the answer to -5 - (-9) =

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It is 4 and it is positive cause the two negative signs make it into positive.

Enumaris answered Aug 12, 2023

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Answer: 4

Step-by-step explanation:

= Multiply -1 by -9 to change 9 to a positive number

= Add -5 to 9 (-5 + 9 = 4)

= 4

Semblable answered Aug 17, 2023

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