Question

Can someone please explain how to find the difference -7 - (-8)

Answer 1

1

Explanation:

-7-(-8)

• First you should solve the brackets.Remeber (-) minus into (-) equal (+)

therefore;

-7-(-8)= -7+8

• when there is a minus and a plus you should minus the two numbers and put the largest value sign.

therefore;

-7+8= 1

Hope you understand.If you have any problem just ask me I will solve it.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

In the equation -7 - (-8), there are two 'minus' signs; we can convert two minus signs into a plus sign according to the 'minus minus equals plus' rule, that would make the equation (-7) + 8 for which the answer is +1.