Question

subtract.
-11 - (-6) =
-26 - 24 =

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify \(-11 - (-6)\)

Recall the rule: subtracting a negative is adding the positive. So \(-11 - (-6)=-11 + 6\).
\(-11 + 6=-5\)

Step2: Simplify \(-26 - 24\)

Recall the rule: subtracting a positive is adding the negative. So \(-26 - 24=-26+(-24)\).
Adding two negative numbers: \(-26+(-24)=-(26 + 24)=-50\)

Answer:

\(-11 - (-6)=\boxed{-5}\)
\(-26 - 24=\boxed{-50}\)