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What is 24-(-6) because in confused

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Answer:

30

Explanation:

24 - (-6)

Apply rule : -(-a) = a

Negative (-) times a negative (-) is positive (+).

24 + 6

= 30

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Answer:

-6 is in parentheses because it is a negative number. this prevents the equation from looking like a too long subtraction sign (24--6); therefore it is written as 24 - (-6).

this simplifies to 24 + 6 = 30

to negatives = a positive

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