Question

What is 26-(-35)? Explain your reasoning

Answer 1

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GUIDES FOR YOU TO FOLLOW FOR FUTURE PURPOSES.

Guide #1:

• Double [negatives] equals _positive_

• Double [positives] equals _positive_

• 1 [negative] & 1 [positive] equal(s) _negative_

• 1 [positive] & 1 [negative] equal(s) _negative_

Guide #2:

• Positives are on the RIGHT side of the number line

• Negatives are on the LEFT side of the number line

Guide #3:

• Negatives are BELOW 0

• Positives are ABOVE 0

Guide #4:

• When you’re only working with negatives you go down certain spaces because they are below 0

• When you’re only working with positives you too up certain spaces because they are above zero

And etc.

SOLVING FOR YOUR ANSWER

26 - (-35)

= 26 + 35

= 61

Therefore, your answer should be: 61

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

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Answer 2

$26 - ( - 35) \\ = 26 + 35 \\ = 61$

Reasoning :-

- & - together will give you +