in mathematics, addition and subtraction are opposites. they are inverse operations. explain how you would use this fact when subtracting positive and negative numbers. use the following expression: 4-(-2) and then 4+2

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aum · Answer

Subtracting the negative of a number is the same as adding the positive of that number.
4 - (-2) = 4 + 2

anonymous · Answer

ohhhh slap on the neck how did i not think of that thank you! but so it would be 6=6 or just 6?

aum · Answer

just 6.

anonymous · Answer

oh okay i wasnt sure if i needed to simplify it