Answer:
Explanation:
23 - (-2)
= 23 + 2
= 25
1) The mistake you made was to subtract 2 from 23 instead of subtracting -2 from 23.
2) Keep in mind the difference between the '-' used as a subtraction and the '-' used for indicating a negative number.
If you like, remember the mantra ' 2 negatives make a '+'.:-
2 - -4
= 2 + 4= 6.