SOLUTION: (-3)-(-9)= the possibilites are.....-12, 12, -6,or 6

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Question 9238: (-3)-(-9)= the possibilites are.....-12, 12, -6,or 6
Answer by DWL(56) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3 - (-9) = 6
subtracting a negative number from a negative number results in a positive number.
Just remember two negatives do make a positive in this case.
Answer = 6