To solve the expression \( 5 - (-2) \), you can rewrite it as:
\[ 5 + 2 \]
This is because subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.
Now, calculate the sum:
\[ 5 + 2 = 7 \]
So, \( 5 - (-2) = 7 \).
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To solve the expression \( 5 - (-2) \), you can rewrite it as:
\[ 5 + 2 \]
This is because subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.
Now, calculate the sum:
\[ 5 + 2 = 7 \]
So, \( 5 - (-2) = 7 \).