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Example Question #2491 : Algebra 1
Simplify.
This is a complex subtraction problem involving a positive and a negative number.
Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.
We have an addition problem now.
The answer is .
Example Question #12 : How To Subtract Integers
Simplify.
This is a complex subtraction problem involving positive and negative numbers.
As indicated by the order of operations, we will work from the left to the right.
Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.
Since is greater than and is positive, the answer is positive. We will treat this operation as a subtraction problem.
Next we finish the subtraction.
The answer is .
Example Question #31 : Integer Operations
Simplify.
This is a complex subtraction problem involving positive and negative numbers.
As indicated by the order of operations, we will work from the left to the right.
Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.
Since is greater than and is positive, the answer is positive. We will treat this operation as a subtraction problem.
Next we finish the subtraction.
Since is greater than and is negative, the answer is negative. We will treat this operation as a subtraction problem.
The answer is .
Example Question #41 : Real Numbers
Simplify.
This is a complex subtraction problem involving positive and negative numbers.
As indicated by the order of operations, we will work from the left to the right.
Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.
Next we finish the subtraction.
The answer is .
Example Question #42 : Real Numbers
Simplify.
This is a complex subtraction problem involving positive and negative numbers.
As indicated by the order of operations, we will work from the left to the right.
Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.
Next we finish the subtraction.
Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Rewrite.
The answer is .
Example Question #41 : Integer Operations
We have two positive numbers being subtracted. Subtract normally. Answer is .
Example Question #42 : Integer Operations
When a minus sign and a minus sign meet, it becomes an addition problem. Add normally. Answer is .
Example Question #43 : Integer Operations
When a minus sign and a minus sign meet, it becomes an addition problem. Add normally. Answer is .
Example Question #44 : Integer Operations
When a minus sign and a minus sign meet, it becomes an addition problem. Since is greater than and is positive, our answer is positive. We treat as a normal subtraction. Answer is .
Example Question #45 : Integer Operations
This is the same as adding two negative numbers. When adding with another negative number, just treat as an addition problem and then add a negative sign in front. Answer is .
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