Basic Operations Exercises

Example 1

What is (-10) – (-12)?

Hint

Try turning it into (-10) + 12.

Example 2

What is (-25) – 24?

Hint

This dude's secret disguise is (-25) + (-24).

Example 3

What is 9 – (-11)?

Hint

Two negatives make a positive.

Example 4

What is 17 – 22?

Hint

Turn it into 17 + (-22).

Example 5

What is (-3) – (-2) – 5?

Hint

Subtract the first two, then subtract the third.