Question

Convert each subtraction problem to addition and type in the matching number.
Answer

3/4 - 2/3 =
Read Answer Items for Question 6

3/4 - -2/3 =
Read Answer Items for Question 6

-3/4 - 2/3 =
Read Answer Items for Question 6

-3/4 - -2/3 =
Read Answer Items for Question 6
Answer
A.
-3/4 + 2/3
B.
-3/4 + -2/3
C.
3/4 + -2/3
D.
3/4 + 2/3

Answer 1

Any ideas?

Answer 2

nope i have no clue

Answer 3

What is the definition of subtraction?

Answer 4

to take away

Answer 5

Yes, but I'm asking for the algebraic definition.

Answer 6

subtract  
Use Subtract in a sentence
sub·tract [suhb-trakt] Show IPA
verb (used with object)
1.
to withdraw or take away, as a part from a whole.
2.
Mathematics . to take (one number or quantity) from another; deduct.
verb (used without object)
3.
to take away something or a part, as from a whole.

Answer 7

Yes, that is the dictionary definition, in algebra there is a symbolic definition that uses letters instead of numbers.

Answer 8

can you tell me what it is please

Answer 9

what the definition is

Answer 10

Let me explain the idea first, to subtract a number b you add the opposite of b.

Answer 11

ok

Answer 12

$$\huge a-b=a+(-b)$$

Answer 13

oh ok that makes more sence thanks

Answer 14

what if it is a + plus a -

Answer 15

what do you mean?

Answer 16

sorry a + subtracted from a -

Answer 17

\[a--b= ?\]

Answer 18

i will be right back

Answer 19

\[\text{Definition of subtraction: } a-b=a+(-b)\]

Answer 20

ok i am back