Subtract 17 −( −18) .

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To solve the expression \( 17 - (-18) \), we can simplify it as follows:

  1. The negative sign in front of the parentheses indicates that we are subtracting the negative number, which is equivalent to adding the positive number.

  2. Therefore, the expression becomes: \[ 17 + 18 \]

  3. Now, we just need to add the numbers: \[ 17 + 18 = 35 \]

So, \( 17 - (-18) = 35 \).