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sweet-ann [11.9K]
3 years ago
11

Perform the following calculations: (-16) - (-42)

Mathematics
2 answers:
leva [86]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

26

Step-by-step explanation:

When we subtract a negative it is like adding

(-16) - (-42)

(-16) + (42)

Re arranging the order

42 -16

26

masha68 [24]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The - 42 is going to give trouble.

Two minus signs multiplied together give a plus. In fact any number of even minus signs (2,4,6,8, 1000) multiplied together make a plus.

(-16) + 42 = 26

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