How do you solve - 2 - (-5) = when using subtracting integers

it is - 10 because - 2x-5=10 and you have a - left over so it is - 10

the answer is 7. To subtract integers, rewrite as adding opposites and use the rules for addition of integers. Recall that rules for addition of integers is: Rule 1: The sum of two or more positive integers is a positive integer. The sum of two or more negative integers is a negative integer.