SOLUTION: not sure what kind of math it is, as I have never done it before, I am helping my grand daughter with her math home work. The question is -17-(-25). Thank you Sue

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Question 168343: not sure what kind of math it is, as I have never done it before, I am helping my grand daughter with her math home work. The question is -17-(-25).
Thank you Sue

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Negative times negative equals positive.




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