How can you remove negative counters from a set of positive counters? What is the net effect?

As in 6 - (-2) = 8 and 5 - (-3)

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Caiden

21 July, 17:29

How can you remove negative counters from a set of positive counters? What is the net effect?

As in 6 - (-2) = 8 and 5 - (-3)

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Jade Ellison · Answer 1

Two signs that are the same become positive. To different signs become negative. Do subtraction the normal way and pretend the symbols aren't there. Than add the symbol according to the rules.

How can you remove negative counters from a set of positive counters? What is the net effect?As in 6 - (-2) = 8 and 5 - (-3)

How can you remove negative counters from a set of positive counters? What is the net effect?

As in 6 - (-2) = 8 and 5 - (-3)