Subtract:

(16) 12 − (−2)

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Solution

Since the additive inverse of (–2) is +2, the given expression can be written as 12 + 2.
As the signs of both the numbers are the same, we will add the two numbers.
12 + 2 = 14
The magnitude 12 is bigger than 2. So, we will give 14 the sign of +12, i.e., the positive sign.
∴ 12 – (–2) = +14

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Subtract: (16) 12 − (−2)

Since the additive inverse of (–2) is +2, the given expression can be written as 12 + 2. As the signs of both the numbers are the same, we will add the two numbers. 12 + 2 = 14 The magnitude 12 is bigger than 2. So, we will give 14 the sign of +12, i.e., the positive sign. ∴ 12 – (–2) = +14

Subtract:

(16) 12 − (−2)

Since the additive inverse of (–2) is +2, the given expression can be written as 12 + 2.
As the signs of both the numbers are the same, we will add the two numbers.
12 + 2 = 14
The magnitude 12 is bigger than 2. So, we will give 14 the sign of +12, i.e., the positive sign.
∴ 12 – (–2) = +14