Problem 11
Question
Perform the indicated subtraction. $$-7-(-18)$$
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The result of the subtraction \(-7-(-18)\) is 11.
1Step 1: Identify numbers
Identify the numbers involved in the exercise which are -7 and -18.
2Step 2: Understand the operation
Understand that subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding its absolute value. In other words, \(-7-(-18)\) is the same as \(-7+18\).
3Step 3: Perform the operation
Perform the addition operation. Therefore, \(-7+18\) gives 11.
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