Question

Find the difference 15 - (-15)

Answer 1

Answer:

30

Step-by-step explanation:

Note that, when two negative signs are directly next to each other, they mean addition. Note the rule:

A positive sign & A positive sign = Positive number.

A positive sign & A negative sign = Negative number.

A negative sign & A negative sign = Positive number.

In this case:

- (-15) = + 15

Simplify. Combine like terms:

15 + 15 = 30

30 is your answer.

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