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Subtraction with Real Numbers (I need the equation on how to solve the answer)

-3-(-8)=

User Danwyand
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Answer:

5

Explanation:


- 3 - ( - 8)

Remove the parentheses:


- 3 + 8

= 5

User Lilah
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Answer:

  • 5

Explanation:

Given:

  • - 3 - (- 8)

Remember two subsequent negatives turn to positive:

  • - 3 + 8 =
  • 8 - 3 =
  • 5

User Anantha Raju C
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