Marissa substracted a negative number from a positive number. Her result was negative. Is that reasonable? Explain.

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Stevezkw · Answer 1 · 2021-11-09T03:10:26+0000

Answer: It is not reasonable.

Step-by-step explanation: when subtracting a negative number from a positive number the answer is always going to be positive because two negatives make a plus. For example 3-(-5). The two negatives cancel each other out, so it’s 3+5=8

Marissa substracted a negative number from a positive number. Her result was negative. Is that reasonable? Explain.

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