Subtracting Negative Numbers

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What is the result of subtracting a negative number from a positive number?

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Subtracting a negative number from a positive number is equivalent to adding the absolute value of that negative number to the positive number.

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Calculate: 5 - (-9)

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14

Front

Calculate: 3 - (-3)

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6

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Calculate: 5 - (-20)

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25

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Calculate: 5 - (-6)

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11

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Calculate: 7 - (-3)

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10

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What is the definition of a negative number?

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A negative number is a number that is less than zero, often used to represent a loss or a deficit.

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What does the term 'absolute value' mean?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction; it is always a non-negative number.

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Explain the concept of 'subtracting a negative number' in simple terms.

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Subtracting a negative number means you are effectively adding a positive number.

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What is the formula for subtracting a negative number?

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The formula is: a - (-b) = a + b, where a is a positive number and b is a negative number.