Question

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

-3-(-8)=

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

`- 3 - ( - 8)`

Remove the parentheses:

`- 3 + 8`

= 5

Answer 2

• 5

Explanation:

Given:

• - 3 - (- 8)

Remember two subsequent negatives turn to positive:

• - 3 + 8 =
• 8 - 3 =
• 5