Subtract 12−(−8) .

Answer 1

To subtract \( 12 - (-8) \), you can rewrite the expression as:

\[ 12 + 8 \]

This is because subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. Now, calculate:

\[ 12 + 8 = 20 \]

Thus, \( 12 - (-8) = 20 \).