Is –80 − –7 positive or negative?

Answer 1

To determine if \(-80 - (-7)\) is positive or negative, first simplify the expression. The expression can be rewritten as:

\[ -80 + 7 \]

Now, calculate this:

\[ -80 + 7 = -73 \]

Since \(-73\) is a negative number, the result of \(-80 - (-7)\) is negative.