Question

Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression 3 - (-5)?
Chanc 1 answer.

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

3-(-5)=8 because two negatives make a positive so it is like adding 3 and 5 together to get the answer of 8.

Answer 2

8

Explanation:

3 - (-5)

This can be rewitten to

3 + 5

Why?

2 negatives cancel each other out to make a positive, therefore:

3 + 5 = 8 or 3 - (-5) = 8