Question

(-5)-(-2)=
Please answer and explain

Answer 1

-3

Explanation:

Get rid of the parenthesis

-5 - -2 = x

2 negatives = positive

We can rewrite this using a positive sign instead of two negative signs.

-5 + 2 = x

Solve the equation

The answer would be -3

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Answer 2

-3

Explanation:

(-5)-(-2)=

-5+2

=-3