Question

subtract.
$4 - (-8) = \boxed{}$
$-8 - (-5) = \boxed{}$

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite subtraction as addition

$4 - (-8) = 4 + 8$

Step2: Calculate the sum

$4 + 8 = 12$

Step3: Rewrite subtraction as addition

$-8 - (-5) = -8 + 5$

Step4: Calculate the sum

$-8 + 5 = -3$

Answer:

$4 - (-8) = 12$
$-8 - (-5) = -3$