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Can someone help me fast -2 1/3 - (-5

User Shiju Shaji
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Answer:

your answer is positive 8/3

Explanation:

When you are subtracting something by a negative number, it is the same as adding by a positive. For example, this equation would be solved like:

-2 1/3 + 5

Instead of -2 1/3 - (-5)

Hope that helps!

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