which ones are equal to (-5) - (-12)

Question

1. 7
2. the difference between -12 and -5
3. (-5) + (12)

Answer 1

1. 7 is not equal to (-5) - (-12)
2. The difference between -12 and -5 is (-12) - (-5) = -12 + 5 = -7
3. (-5) + (12) is not equal to (-5) - (-12).
So, the correct answer is 2. The difference between -12 and -5.