SOLUTION: Apperently I misunderstood the actual problem, as it was read to me over the phone. The problem should actually read as follows: Trying to find the answer to: -6-(-7)

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Question 34896This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra 4thAddition
: Apperently I misunderstood the actual problem, as it was read to me over the phone. The problem should actually read as follows:
Trying to find the answer to:
-6-(-7)-15-(-12)= ?
Cannot remember how to manipulate (-7) and (-12) to work the problem. It has been a while since I've had Algebra and I am trying to help my girlfriend with a problem from a previous assignment.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Thanks,
Jeff This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra 4thAddition

Answer by Cintchr(481) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Go back to your sign properties ....
subtracting a negative is the same as adding a possitive.
+-6-%28-7%29-15-%28-12%29=+x+
+-6%2B7-15%2B12+=+x+
Now work left to right
+1-15%2B12+=+x+
+-14%2B12+=+x+
+-2+=+x+