30 − –53

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To solve the expression \(30 - (-53)\), you need to remember that subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding its positive.

So:

\[ 30 - (-53) = 30 + 53 \]

Now, calculate:

\[ 30 + 53 = 83 \]

Therefore, \(30 - (-53) = 83\).