Problem 25

Question

Perform the indicated subtraction. $$0-(-13)$$

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Answer

1Step 1: Identify the operation

Identify the operation to be performed. The problem requires subtraction, denoted by the '-' symbol, and it is evident that we have to subtract a negative number (-13) from zero (0).

2Step 2: Understand properties of subtraction

Understand that subtracting a negative essentially transforms the operation into an addition. This happens because two 'negative' signs turn 'positive'. Therefore, we can reduce the operation 0 - (-13) to 0 + 13.

3Step 3: Perform the operation

Perform the operation. Now that we have transformed the operation to 0 + 13, if we perform the arithmetic operation, we get a value of 13.

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Problem 25

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