How do you find the difference #7-(-4)#?

2 Answers
Mar 14, 2018

Remember: minus a minus is a plus:

#7 - (-4) => 7 + 4 = 11#

Mar 14, 2018

#11#

Explanation:

Think of this rule:

#"The enemy of your enemy is your friend"#

That negative person is your enemy.

In #7-(-4)#, the enemy or enemy becomes your friend.

#7+4=11# That is our answer!