what is the difference between -17 and -7

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given the numbers: -17 and -7

In order to find their difference simply put in first in an equation.

Solution:

=(-17)-(-7)

Remember that like signs will turn into positive and unlike sign will result a negative, therefore the operation will become positive.

= -17 + 7

= -10