Question

Find the difference (-13) - (-5)

Answer 1

-8

Explanation:

-13 - (-5)

-13 + 5

-8

Answer 2

-8

Explanation:

When we subtract a negative it is like adding

-13 + 5

The signs are different so we subtract and take the sign of the larger

13 -5

8

The 13 is larger so we take its sign, which is negative

-8