To subtract \(24 - (-15)\), you can think of subtracting a negative number as adding its positive counterpart. Thus, the expression can be rewritten as:
\[ 24 + 15 \]
Now, perform the addition:
\[ 24 + 15 = 39 \]
So, \(24 - (-15) = 39\).
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To subtract \(24 - (-15)\), you can think of subtracting a negative number as adding its positive counterpart. Thus, the expression can be rewritten as:
\[ 24 + 15 \]
Now, perform the addition:
\[ 24 + 15 = 39 \]
So, \(24 - (-15) = 39\).