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What is the sum of -2-(-17)

User AliS
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15
the subtraction sign and negative sign in 17 come together and form the plus sign making -2+17
User Nightograph
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Answer: Hi!

Remember, when you're subtracting a negative, that's equal to adding a positive. So -2-(-17) is actually equal to -2 + 17!

-2 + 17 = 15

The expression -2-(-17) is equal to 15.

Hope this helps!

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