Question

subtract.
8 - (-5) =
-2 - (-1) =

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite subtraction as addition

$8 - (-5) = 8 + 5$

Step2: Calculate the sum

$8 + 5 = 13$

Step3: Rewrite subtraction as addition

$-2 - (-1) = -2 + 1$

Step4: Calculate the sum

$-2 + 1 = -1$

Answer:

$8 - (-5) = 13$
$-2 - (-1) = -1$