Question

What number must be subtracted from -5 for the difference to be -2. Explain your answer.​

Answer 1

-3

Explanation:

Let n be a number

Rewrite the sentence into something that can be interpreted better:

A number subtracted from -5 is -2

Now you can translate the statement into an equation:

-5 - n = -2

Solve for n

-n = 3

n = -3