Question

Adrienne and Suki simplified the expression –8 – (–6). Whose answer is correct? Explain where the error was made. The image is below. * 1 point Suki's; Adrienne subtracted 6 instead of subtracting –6. Suki's; Adrienne subtracted 8 instead of subtracting –8. Adrienne's; Suki added 6 instead of subtracting –6. Adrienne's; Suki added 8 instead of subtracting 8.

Answer 1

The answer is -2

Explanation:

When you subtract a negative with a negative, you change the problem to an addition by adding the negative number to a positive. -8--6 would look like -8+6.