Question

Which expression is equivalent to 2 - 35

Answer 1

Answer: 2+(-35)

Step-by-step explanation:

When finding which equation is equivalent to the one you have. It's best to find what your equation's answer is.

2-35 equals -33

So we need to find the other equation that equals the same, for that's "equivalent". When you're trying to add a positive and a negative together, you're actually subtracting them because of the negative.  In which your answer would end up as a negative, and if the negative is the greater number, you subtract it that way. Sometimes it's good to use a number line so you don't mess up if you're gonna go that way.