Identify Signs: Identify the signs of the two numbers to determine if they are negative or positive.We have −2 which is negative, and 3 which is positive. Since they have different signs, we will subtract their absolute values.
Focus on Absolute Values: Focus on the absolute values of the numbers, which are 2 and 3. We need to decide whether to add or subtract these absolute values. Since the signs are different, we subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger one.
Perform Subtraction: Perform the subtraction between the absolute values.Calculate 3−2.3−2=1
Determine Final Sign: Determine the sign of the final answer.Since the absolute value of the positive number 3 is greater than the absolute value of the negative number −2, the final answer will be positive.
Combine for Final Answer: Combine the result from Step 3 with the sign determined in Step 4 to get the final answer. −2+3=1