-27 − (-8) =
The calculation -27 - (-8) is equal to -27 + 8, which equals -19.
To solve the expression -27 − (-8), follow these steps:
1. First, simplify the double negative in the expression. The negative sign in front of the parentheses means we need to change the sign of every term inside the parentheses. So, (-8) becomes +8.
Thus, the expression -27 − (-8) becomes -27 + 8.
2. Now, add the two numbers together.
-27 + 8 = -19.
Therefore, -27 − (-8) equals -19.