Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. So:
\[ 5 - (-5) = 5 + 5 = 10 \]
Thus, \( 5 - -5 = 10 \).
Subtract:
5 − –5 =
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5 − –5 =
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Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. So:
\[ 5 - (-5) = 5 + 5 = 10 \]
Thus, \( 5 - -5 = 10 \).