Q. Use addition to rewrite the subtraction expression below without changing the digits. Do not solve.−17−(−9)Answer:
Recognize Rule: Recognize that subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. −17−(−9) can be rewritten as −17+9.
Rewrite Expression: Confirm that the digits have not been changed and the expression is now in the form of addition.The digits 17 and 9 remain unchanged, and the expression is now an addition problem.
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