Changing subtraction to addition

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What is the result of rewriting the subtraction problem −8 − 8 as an addition problem?

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−8 + (−8)

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How do you rewrite the subtraction problem 7 − 12 as an addition problem?

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7 + (−12)

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What is the addition equivalent of the subtraction problem −8 − 5?

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−8 + (−5)

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How can you express the subtraction problem −8 − (−4) as an addition problem?

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−8 + 4

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What is the addition form of the subtraction problem −5 − (−9)?

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−5 + 9

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What does it mean to change subtraction to addition?

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It means rewriting a subtraction problem in the form of addition by using negative numbers.

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What is the addition equivalent of the subtraction problem 10 − 3?

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10 + (−3)

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How do you express the subtraction problem −6 − 2 as an addition problem?

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−6 + (−2)

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What is the result of rewriting the subtraction problem 4 − 7 as an addition problem?

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4 + (−7)

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How can you rewrite the subtraction problem −9 − (−5) as an addition problem?

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−9 + 5