Question

Why do you think that when subtracting a negative

number, in reality you are adding it? (For example: 1-
(-1) = 1+1=2)​

Answer 1

See explanation

Explanation:

When we have a positive number and a negative number, let's imagine it with a number line.

<-----------0----------->

If we have the positive number 1:

<-----------0--1-------->

And we want to subtract 1 from it, the number would move to the left

1 - 1 = 0

<-----------0----------->

However, if we were to subtract a negative number, they are opposites. It can't move to the left because that's what a positive number does. The only other way to go: right.

1 + -1 = 2

<-----------0--1--2----->

Hope this helped!