allerySubtracting a negative number gives the same result as what?
AAdding a negative number of equal size
BSubtracting a positive number
CAdding a positive number of equal size
DMultiplying by the same number
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Adding a positive number of equal size
1. Subtracting a negative number is like losing a debt.
2. Losing a debt is the same as gaining a credit, so it equals adding a positive of equal size.
3. Adding a negative or subtracting a positive would make the result smaller.
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