Math Problem Statement

(+8) - (-2)

Solution

To solve (+8)(2)(+8) - (-2), we apply the rule that subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding its positive counterpart. Therefore:

(+8)(2)=+8+2=10(+8) - (-2) = +8 + 2 = 10

The answer is 10.

Would you like further details on this? Here are five related questions to practice:

  1. What is (5)(3)(-5) - (-3)?
  2. How do you simplify (+12)+(7)(+12) + (-7)?
  3. What is (9)(+4)(-9) - (+4)?
  4. Solve (+6)(8)(+6) - (-8).
  5. What is (2)+(6)(-2) + (-6)?

Tip: Remember, subtracting a negative number is the same as adding the positive version of that number!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic
Integer Operations
Addition and Subtraction of Integers

Formulas

a - (-b) = a + b

Theorems

Properties of Addition and Subtraction of Integers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7