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Write the difference 42 – (–41) as a sum. Then simplify.

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Answer:

42 + 41 = 83

Explanation:

You can change a subtraction to addition if you change the second number to the opposite sign, "Add the Opposite"

42 - (-41)

= 42 + 41

= 83

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