Question

subtract.
-6 - (-2) =
9 - (-2) =

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify first subtraction

Recall that subtracting a negative is adding: $-6 - (-2) = -6 + 2$

Step2: Calculate first result

$-6 + 2 = -4$

Step3: Simplify second subtraction

Apply the same rule: $9 - (-2) = 9 + 2$

Step4: Calculate second result

$9 + 2 = 11$

Answer:

$-6 - (-2) = -4$
$9 - (-2) = 11$