Question

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fill in the parts - whole model for the following equation.
4 - (-2) = (____)

Explanation:

Step1: Change subtraction of negative

Subtracting a negative is adding. So $4-(-2)$ becomes $4 + 2$.
$4-(-2)=4 + 2$

Step2: Perform addition

Add 4 and 2.
$4+2 = 6$

Answer:

6