Question

is it true when subtracting numbers if a positive number is being subtracted by negative number the answer will be positive no matter what and if the first nuber is negative the answer will be negative no matter what

Answer 1

here are some examples: -2-4=-6, -2+4=2, 2-4=-2

Answer 2

Examples:
1-(-3)=4>0 tht's always true
-1-(-3)=-1+3=2 not always true

Answer 3

so is my statement true or false

Answer 4

when subtracting the answer takes the sign of the highest term

Answer 5

waheguru, when i said difference is always positive, its positive because of absolute value
\[difference = |x_{2} - x{1}|\]

Answer 6

im still confused

Answer 7

so if u subtract a positive number from a negative the answer has to be potitive correct?

Answer 8

ok then ignore everything i said
sorry to cause confusion

just subtract final value minus initial value

Answer 9

ok 6-(-4)= basically 6+4

Answer 10

plz use simple tearms i ve onlygoing 2 grade 9

Answer 11

6-4=2 because higher number is the 6 and its positive

Answer 12

I WANNA KNOW IF MY STAMEMENT IS RIGHT OR WRONG

Answer 13

it depends on the numbers if it is true or not

Answer 14

can u give any examples

Answer 15

ok 6-2 is a positive minus a negative do you agree

Answer 16

isnt it a positive minus a positive

Answer 17

6-13 is also a positive minus a negative however the minus is larger so the answer will be negative

Answer 18

watch out there r exceptions. for ex, if u have 6--2, its actually 6+2

Answer 19

jenni 6-2 is a posotove minus a positive a positive minus a negative would be 6-(-2)

Answer 20

in the case of 6-2 yes it is positive

Answer 21

The first part of your statement is true
ex: 2-(-4)=6, 8-(-20)=28
the second part is false
ex: -2-(-6)=4, -10-(-6)=-4

Answer 22

I said as Mah.

Answer 23

and yes there are cases called double negatives like 6--2 which is 6+2

Answer 24

thx

Answer 25

any time