SOLUTION: why do you get a -3 when figuring the problem -6-(-3)
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Question 340539:  why do you get a -3 when figuring the problem -6-(-3) 
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Because -(-3) is the same as +3, so the problem is actually -6 + 3 which equals -3
John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

 
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