Question

Laura determined the difference between 8 and –2 using the additive inverse. Her steps are shown below. 8 – (–2) = –8 + 2 = –6

Answer 1

Hi pupil here's your answer ::

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The answer must be option A (The 8 should have remained positive.)

As she had typed the equation
8-(-2)
-8+2=6 (so here her calculation is correct but sign is wrong the negative sign must no come in front oh number 8 )

Hence, It is proved that the option A is correct

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hope that it helps. . . . . . . .

Answer 2

A. The 8 should have remained positive.