SOLUTION: 47 degrees 23 minutes -(minus)-73 degrees 48 minutes? i tried to convert just subtract normally, but my teacher says there wont be a negative number. i also tried to say -73+

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Question 553473: 47 degrees 23 minutes -(minus)-73 degrees 48 minutes?

i tried to convert just subtract normally, but my teacher says there wont be a negative number. i also tried to say -73+47 but i still have a negative.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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47 degrees 23 minutes -(minus)-73 degrees 48 minutes?
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Is it 47º 23' minus (-73º 48') ?
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If so,
47º 23'
+73º 48'
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120º 71'
121º 11'