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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Subtract 4 - (-7). Solution: We begin at 4 on the number line. To subtract -7, we need to move the opposite of -7, which is 7 spaces to the right. We get an answer of 11. correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

two negatives becomes a positive so 4+7

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, if you see Subtract a Negative number think addition. So it's actually asking 4+7

OpenStudy (mvpriest6):

so.... 4+7 is

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ON THE NUMBER LINE

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Does 4 + 7 = 11? That gives you your answer. If yes, then the answer of 11 is correct. If no, the answer of 11 is wrong.

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