Q. Use addition to rewrite the subtraction expression below without changing the digits. Do not solve.−18−(−12)Answer:
Identify Negative Subtraction: Identify the subtraction of a negative number.Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. So, −18−(−12) is equivalent to −18+12.
Rewrite Using Addition: Rewrite the expression using addition.Replace the subtraction of the negative number with addition: −18−(−12) becomes −18+12.
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