Question

What must be subtracted from$-27$ to get$-8$?

• A. $19$
• B. $-19$
• C. $35$
• D. $-35$

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$-19$

Find the required number that must be subtracted from$-27$ to get$-8$

$$\begin{gathered} -8=\left(-27\right)-Requirednumber \\ Requirednumber=\left(-27\right)-\left(-8\right) \\ =\left(-27\right)+8 \\ =-19 \\ \therefore Requirednumber=-19 \end{gathered}$$

$\therefore$The correct option is B