Question

. Subtracting a negative number from a positive number is the same as adding a positive number to a positive number.

TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 1

False

Explanation:

Start at 6 , and move 8 units to the left. Subtracting a number is the same as adding its opposite. So, subtracting a positive number is like adding a negative; you move to the left on the number line. Subtracting a negative number is like adding a positive; you move to the right on the number line.

Answer 2

false

Explanation:

-6+12=6

6+12
`\\eq`6