Question

Simplify the expression below.
-5-8

Answer 1

i suggest using a number line

Answer 2

adding goes this way
subtracting goes this way

note- subtracting a negative number is the same as just adding the positive number

ex. - (- 9) is the equivalent of +9

Answer 3

-5 - 8 = - 5 + (-8)
When you add two negative numbers, take the absolute values of the numbers. This gives you 5 and 8. Add them: 5 + 8 = 13. The answer is negative, so
-5 - 8 = -13