Q. Use addition to rewrite the subtraction expression below without changing the digits. Do not solve.−12−3Answer:
Recognize Subtraction as Adding Negative: Recognize that subtraction is the same as adding a negative number. −12−3 can be rewritten as −12+(−3).
Confirm Digits Unchanged: Confirm that the digits have not been changed and only the operation has been altered.The digits 12 and 3 remain the same, and the subtraction has been replaced with the addition of a negative.
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