Question

Which expresion is equivalent to -5 -(-7)? HURRY 20 POINTS

Answer 1

Answer:

2 (the answer should have a positive sign.)

The equivalent to -5-(-7) is -5+7.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this problem, use the order of operations.

PEMDAS

Parentheses

Exponents

Multiply

Divide

Add

Subtract

$\sf{-5-(-7)=-5+7}$

$\sf{-5+7}$

Add or subtract.

Solve.

$-5+7=2$

$\large\boxed{2}$

So, the correct answer is 2.