what is another way to write to 72 - (-25)
A. 72+25
B. -72 -25
C. 72 - 25
D. - 72 - (-25)
what is the value of - 27 - 8
A. - 35
B.-19
C. 19
D. 35
I really need help because I don't understand this is the first time I did algebra at all and I really need help because this is my last year in highschool
To rewrite 72 - (-25), we can use the concept of double negatives. When subtracting a negative number, it is equivalent to adding the positive of that number.
So, the another way to write 72 - (-25) is to change the subtraction of a negative to addition: 72 + 25.
Therefore, the answer is A. 72 + 25.
For the second question, we will proceed with the calculation.
To find the value of -27 - 8, we simply subtract the second number from the first number.
-27 - 8 = -35
Therefore, the answer is A. -35.
1st ... subtracting a negative is like adding a positive
2nd ... if numbers have the same sign , their sum will have the same sign