Question

Find the difference between -4 and 2

Answer 1

The difference is 6

Explanation:

The difference means the absolute value, so not what -4-2 is, but how far apart these two are on a number line. We need to take the absolute value of -4-2 so |-4|-|2|=|-6| and absolute value ignores signs so your answer is 6. Let me know if you need more help

Answer 2

-6

Explanation:

"the difference" = subtract.

The difference between -4 and 2 is subtract -4 and 2 together.

-4 - 2 = -6

-6 is your answer.

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