To solve the expression \(-12 - (-6)\), we need to remember that subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. In other words, \(- (-6)\) is equivalent to \(+ 6\). So the expression becomes:
\[
-12 - (-6) = -12 + 6
\]
Now we add \(-12\) and \(6\):
\[
-12 + 6 = -6
\]
Therefore, the answer is:
A. -6
What is -12 - (-6)?
A. -6
B. 6
C. -18
D. 18
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