Question

Is 8 − –5,209 positive or negative?

Answer 1

To solve the expression \( 8 - (-5,209) \), we can rewrite it as:

\[
8 + 5,209
\]

Now, add the two numbers together:

\[
8 + 5,209 = 5,217
\]

Since \( 5,217 \) is greater than zero, the result is positive. Therefore, \( 8 - (-5,209) \) is positive.

Answer 2

Is –889 − –9,208 positive or negative?

Answer 3

To solve the expression \( -889 - (-9,208) \), we can rewrite it as:

\[
-889 + 9,208
\]

Now, perform the addition:

\[
-889 + 9,208 = 9,208 - 889
\]

Calculating that gives:

\[
9,208 - 889 = 8,319
\]

Since \( 8,319 \) is greater than zero, the result is positive. Therefore, \( -889 - (-9,208) \) is positive.