Question

Which of the following expressions is not equal to -5? (7th grade math)

-2 - (-3)
2 - 7
-9 - (-4)
-4 + (-1)

Answer 1

-2-(-3)

= -2+3

= 1

Therefore-2-(-3) is not equal to -5

Answer 2

-2-(-3)

= -2+3

= 1

Hence, it is not equal to -5