Problem 63 - Algebra 1: Concepts and Skills

Question

Find the difference. $$ -8-9 $$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The difference is 1.

Step 1: Understand the question

The problem is a subtraction problem between two integers: -8 and -9. To solve this problem, the concept of subtracting negative numbers must be clearly understood. The question requires subtracting -9 from -8.

Step 2: Apply the rule for subtracting negative numbers

The rule here is that subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding its absolute value. So in this case, the problem -8 - (-9) becomes -8 + 9.

Step 3: Perform the addition

Now just perform the addition operation where you add 9 to -8. So the calculation -8 + 9 = 1.