Question

Find the difference 1-(5)​

Answer 1

1-(5) is 1-5 = -4

Explanation:

one subtracted by 5 will offer an negative number, -4.

Answer 2

-4

Explanation:

Subtract 1 - 5 = -4...

Since 1 is less than 5, we know that the difference is negative, so we can rewrite this expression as -(5-1).

5 - 1 = 4, so - (5-1) = -4.