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What is 12 -(-3) = and how do you get that answer?

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12-(-3) is 15. When you subtract a negative, it’s the same as adding the absolute value of the number. So 12+3=15
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Answer:

15

Explanation:

Step 1:

12 + 3

Answer:

15

Two negative signs cancel out and turns it into addition.

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