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Which best describes and corrects the error in finding the difference?

Which best describes and corrects the error in finding the difference?-example-1
User Malca
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Answer:

The first answer choice.

User Gor Kotikyan
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Answer: The opposite of -12 should be added.

7 - (-12) = 7 + 12 = 19

Explanation:

The 2 minus signs cancel out and make the 12 positive so 7 - (-12) = 19.

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