Question

Which expression has the same value as -7 - (-2)

Answer 1

Answer: -7+2

Explanation:

Answer 2

The answer is:

-5

Explanation:

Rememember that subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive:

`\sf{a-(-b)=a+b}`

Similarly,

`\sf{-7-(-2)=-7+2}`

Simplify:

`\sf{-5}`

Hence, the right option is -5.