Question

subtract.
$7 - (-4) = \square$
$-5 - (-7) = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite subtraction as addition

$7 - (-4) = 7 + 4$

Step2: Calculate the sum

$7 + 4 = 11$

Step3: Rewrite subtraction as addition

$-5 - (-7) = -5 + 7$

Step4: Calculate the sum

$-5 + 7 = 2$

Answer:

$7 - (-4) = 11$
$-5 - (-7) = 2$