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5 minus negative 4

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the result of a mathematical operation where we subtract negative 4 from 5. This involves understanding how to handle negative numbers in subtraction.

Answer

9
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is 9.

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the operation

We are asked to subtract negative 4 from 5. This can be represented as:

$$ 5 - (-4) $$

  1. Apply the rule for subtracting a negative number

When you subtract a negative number, it is the same as adding the positive equivalent. Thus, we can rewrite the equation:

$$ 5 - (-4) = 5 + 4 $$

  1. Perform the addition

Now we perform the addition:

$$ 5 + 4 = 9 $$

The final answer is 9.

More Information

In mathematics, subtracting a negative number is like adding a positive number. This rule often helps simplify calculations involving negative numbers.

Tips

  • Confusing subtraction with negative values. Remember, it helps to switch to addition when dealing with two negatives.
  • Inverting the signs incorrectly. Always ensure that you are changing the subtraction of a negative to addition.
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