How to subtract a negative number from a positive number, 11 - (-2)

The video tutorial explains the concept of double negatives in English and relates it to subtracting negatives in mathematics. The teacher uses the example of 'I don't not love math' to illustrate how double negatives cancel each other out. Similarly, when subtracting a negative number, it turns into an addition problem. The tutorial concludes with a recap and a final example to reinforce the concept.

What is a double negative in English?

• A statement that uses two positives to make a negative

• A statement that uses two negatives to make a positive

• A statement that uses a negative and a positive to make a negative

• A statement that uses a negative and a positive to make a positive

Which of the following is an example of a double negative?

• I don't love math

• I do love math

• I don't not love math

• I love math

How do double negatives in English relate to math?

• They both involve multiplying numbers

• They both involve subtracting numbers

• They both involve adding numbers

• They both involve canceling out negatives

What happens when you subtract a negative number?

• It becomes a division problem

• It becomes an addition problem

• It becomes a multiplication problem

• It becomes a subtraction problem

What is the result of 11 + 2?

• 13

• 12

• 14

• 15