SOLUTION: when subtracting two negative numbers do u add or subtract ex. -24-(-54)

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Question 11163: when subtracting two negative numbers do u add or subtract ex. -24-(-54)
Answer by roxy9229(32) About Me  (Show Source):
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-24-(-54)
-24 + 54

same sign: add
opposite sign: subtract
take sign of larger #

opposite sign
-55-45
55-45
-15

same sign
-55-(-45)
55 + 45
-100