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OpenStudy (logan13):

Subtract. 12 – (–17) A. –29 B. –5 C. 5 D. 29

HanAkoSolo (jamierox4ev3r):

Hey @logan13 , when you subtract a negative from a positive, there are two negatives acting with each other

HanAkoSolo (jamierox4ev3r):

Therefore, you could effectively turn this into an addition problem. Make sense?

OpenStudy (logan13):

idk

HanAkoSolo (jamierox4ev3r):

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HanAkoSolo (jamierox4ev3r):

^ Here's a bit of a hint for you :)

OpenStudy (k_lynn):

Subtracting a negative from a positive means that you can change the problem. If you change something in the problem, say that subtraction mark to an addition mark, you have to do the same thing to the negative sign in -17. But Jamie is explaining really well.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think D what do you think

OpenStudy (anonymous):

allo I answer your last question D is wrong

OpenStudy (anonymous):

allo mean also

OpenStudy (k_lynn):

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