7 - (-12) = 7 + (-12) = -5 describe and correct the error in finding the difference 7 - (-12)

7 - (-12) = 19

Step-by-step explanation:

7 - (-12) changes to 7 + (12) with the rule of Same Change Change or SCC.

And 7+12 is 19.

7 - (-12) = 7 + 12 = 19

Step-by-step explanation:

- (-12) is a double negative which means that the minus signs cancel out causing it to to be a positive 12

5 is not the answer because 7 + 12 is 19