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Find 34 − (−72) and (−72) − 34. Are they equal?

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Solution

No, they are not equal.

34 − (−72)
= 34 +
72
​= 106

(−72) − 34
= −72
34
=
106

Since 106 is not equal to −106, the two expressions are not equal.

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