SOLUTION: i need help with integers. heres the problem -207-178=? i put 29 and its the wrong answer according to the computer. what am i doing wrong?

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Question 372058: i need help with integers. heres the problem -207-178=? i put 29 and its the wrong answer according to the computer. what am i doing wrong?
Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you start with a negative number and you take something away it should become more negative not less negative.


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