Question

What is the difference of –96.43 – (–98.67)?

Answer 1

That equation would become -96.43 + 98.67 which would be 2.24

Answer 2

2.24

Explanation:

This problem can actually be changed from a subtraction problem to an addition problem. Two negative signs together make a positive.

So, the problem becomes:

-96.43

+ 98.67

Now, remember this phrase to help solve problems like this:

Same sides add and keep. Different signs subtract. Keep the sign of the higher number.