Question

In my book I have the question "How much less than (-8) is (-3) ?"

Is the question correct because -3 is greater than -8 so......

Answer 1

the answer is negative

Answer 2

but how can -3 be less than -8??

Answer 3

-3 can be negatively less than -8.

Answer 4

okay so it is -8-(-3) = -5????

Answer 5

oh tht way.

when they say how much less than X is Y;

then u do X - Y.

@HappySoul Yes thats correct.

Hence, -3 is less than -8 by -5 units.

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

thanks for your help friends....☺