Translate the phrase to mathematical language. Then simplify the expression the difference between 119 and -40

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To translate the phrase "the difference between 119 and -40" into mathematical language, we can subtract the smaller number from the larger number. So, the numerical expression would be:

119 - (-40)

To simplify this expression, we need to remember that subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding its positive counterpart. So, we can rewrite the expression as:

119 + 40

Calculating the sum, we get:

119 + 40 = 159

Therefore, the simplified expression for the difference between 119 and -40 is 159.

subtract negative 40 from positive 119

or simply
add 119 and 40

+119 - (-40)
simplified = 119 + 40
= 159