Question

subtract.
-5 - (-4) =
5 - (-4) =

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify first subtraction

Recall that subtracting a negative is adding a positive: $-5 - (-4) = -5 + 4$

Step2: Calculate first result

$-5 + 4 = -1$

Step3: Simplify second subtraction

Apply the same rule: $5 - (-4) = 5 + 4$

Step4: Calculate second result

$5 + 4 = 9$

Answer:

$-5 - (-4) = -1$
$5 - (-4) = 9$