Subtraction Rules of Negative Numbers

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Positive+Positive=Positive 5+3=8

6+5= 11

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10+15=25​

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​- and -

Negative +Negative= Negative ​

(-5)+(-3)=-8 or -5-3= -8 or

-5+(-3)= -8​

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​(+ and -) ( - and +)

Positive+Negative or Negative+Positive=

1) Subtract

2) Take the larger number's sign​

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3+(-5)= -2 or -5+3= -2 or 3-5= -2

Example 1:-

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-15+5=

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-8+3=

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-20+6=

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-30+15=

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-6+3=​

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​Review:

​Positive+Positive=Positive

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Negative +Negative= Negative

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Positive+Negative or Negative+Positive=

Rule:

1) Subtract

2) Take larger number's sign​

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