Question

Please help quick!

Subtracting a number is the same as adding its opposite.
Use this understanding to complete each of the equations below.
Enter numbers to evaluate −5−(−7).
‐5 –(‐7)= ‐5 + _______
= ________
Enter numbers to evaluate −5−7.
‐5− 7 = ‐5 + _______
= ________

Answer 1

First space: 7

second space: 2

third space: -7

last space: -12

Explanation:

To subtract, use "Add the opposite". In the problem the minus has aready been changed to adding, so you just change the second number (-7 in the first part or 7 in the second part) to their opposite sign. see image.