SOLUTION: -8.2 - (-5.7) I think it is +13.9 but not positive

Question 725283: -8.2 - (-5.7)
I think it is +13.9 but not positive
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, solver91311:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-8.2 - (-5.7)

-8.2 + 5.7

-2.5

Answer: -2.5
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

minus a minus is a plus, so:

is the same thing as

Hint: The answer is not 13.9, in fact, the answer is less than zero.

John

Egw to Beta kai to Sigma
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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