SOLUTION: How do I work the problem. subtract -6 from the sum of 6 and -3

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Question 15046: How do I work the problem. subtract -6 from the sum of 6 and -3
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subtract -6 from the sum of 6 and -3

1) find the sum of 6 and -3
6-3=3

2) subtract -6 from both sides:
3-(-6)
3+6=9