Question

+23-(-20)=43
how is that so?
Explanation included​

Answer 1

Well, when adding and subtracting negatives

You can change the symbol and positive or negative of the second number like

2 + (-1) is equal to 2 - 1

So

23 + 20 = 43

Therefore, 23 -(-23) = 43 because when you take away a debt you add to your balance.