subtract 17 - (-18)
To subtract 17 from -(-18), we can rewrite it as: -(-18) + 17.
The double negative cancels, leaving us with 18 + 17.
18 + 17 = 35.
Therefore, 17 - (-18) equals 35.
To subtract 17 from -18, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Change the subtraction into addition by changing the sign of the second number: 17 + 18.
Step 2: Add the two numbers together: 17 + 18 = 35.
Therefore, 17 - (-18) is equal to 35.