Question

How do you solve 6-(-4)?

Answer 1

Answer:

10

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the rule of same-opposite-opposite:

Note:

• Same means to keep the sign the same
• Opposite means to change the sign

same: Do not change the sign

opposite: Change the negative sign to positive

opposite:  Change negative 4 to positive 4

Now we have:

6 + 4

6 + 4 = 10

Our answer would be 10.

Answer 2

Answer:

10

Step-by-step explanation:

Since you are subtracting a negative number, the negative integer actually becomes positive making the equation 6+4 = 10