Simplify 3 - (2 - 8).

Question

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Answer 1

3 - (2 - 8)

 

This means:

 

3  -  2  +  8  because subtracting a negative is adding.

Answer 2

3 - (2 - 8) = 3 - (-6) = 3 + 6 = 9

 

When you subtract a negative number, it's like adding, kind of like if you have $9 but you owe your friend $6, you really have $3 to spend, but if you do a favor for your friend and she says you don't owe me anymore, you can "take away" the money owed. 3 - (-6) means you still have $9.