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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the result when you subtract 5 from -15? A) -20 B) -10 C) 10 D) 20

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wouldnt it be -10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yep

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks!!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

datz -20 becaus ewhen u subtract from a negative number u is just adding

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5-(-15)=-20

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5-15=-10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohhhhh

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do u get -20 cause would u go the other way on the nuber line?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

number*

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no you'll be goin back towards the negative because wn\hen u subtract from a negative its just like adding them together but keeping the (-) sign

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wn\hen= when

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh that makes sence! thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no prob

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

think of a thermometer temperature -15 another - 5 gives - 20 |dw:1348084469424:dw|

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