To calculate \( 120 - (-50) \), you can rewrite it as \( 120 + 50 \) because subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.
So:
\[ 120 - (-50) = 120 + 50 = 170 \]
Thus, the answer is \( 170 \).
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To calculate \( 120 - (-50) \), you can rewrite it as \( 120 + 50 \) because subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.
So:
\[ 120 - (-50) = 120 + 50 = 170 \]
Thus, the answer is \( 170 \).