Question

Is 2/5-(-5/6) a positive, negitive, or zero

Answer 1

Positive

Explanation:

`(2)/(5)-(-(5)/(6))`

Remember, a number minus the negative of a number would be equal to that first number plus that second number but not negative. In other words:

a - (-b) = a + b

So:

`(2)/(5)-(-(5)/(6))=(2)/(5)+(5)/(6)`

The sum of two positive numbers would be a positive number. Because of this, we can see that the value would be positive.

I hope you find my answer and explanation helpful. Happy studying. :)

Answer 2

It’s a positive because if there are 2 minus or 2 negative signs it’s a negative