Question

If I were to simplify the expression 10-19 would my answer be a positive or a negative an why

Answer 1

Answer: It will be negative because 19 is greater than 10 and 19 itself is being subtracted from 10.

Explanation:

10-19 is equal to -9.

An example is using the number line to plot the solution, you will start from 10 and move backwards 19 units because you are subtracting 19 from 10. If a bigger number is being subtracted from a smaller number, the solution will be always negative.

Answer 2

It would be negative. 10 subtracted by any number higher then 10 will always be negative. Make a number line and go backwards 19 if you need the help.

Explanation: