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Subtract a negative number
6--5=

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Subtracting a negative is like adding a positive so

If you have 6-(-5)=?
It means 6+5=?
You take the sign of the largest number in which the answer would be
6+(-5)=11

Hope this helps I am learning this in class right now!
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Answer: 11
Explanation: Subtracting a negative number is basically adding it. So 6+5=11
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