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

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

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 11 + 2?

13

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15