How To Subtract Negative Numbers?

Change subtraction of a negative number into addition

Use the rule: subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive

Rewrite the expression without the double negative

Add the absolute value of the negative number

Example: 5 – (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8

Example: -2 – (-6) = -2 + 6 = 4

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