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The integer -2 - (-5) can also be written as


A

2 - 5

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-2 + (-5)

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2 + 5

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-2 + 5

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Solution

The correct option is D

-2 + 5


Negative of a negative integer is a positive integer

So - (-5) = +5

So -2 - (-5) = -2 + 5


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