Question

1. write the expression -3 - 8 as an equivalent addition expression.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall subtraction as adding opposite

Subtracting a number is the same as adding its opposite. So, for $-3 - 8$, we can rewrite the subtraction of 8 as adding the opposite of 8.
The opposite of 8 is $-8$.

Step2: Rewrite the expression

So, $-3 - 8$ is equivalent to $-3 + (-8)$.

Answer:

$-3 + (-8)$