Question

subtract.
\\(-4 - (-7) = \square\\)
\\(9 - (-7) = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite subtraction of negative

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

Step2: Calculate the sum

$-4 + 7 = 3$

Step3: Rewrite subtraction of negative

$9 - (-7) = 9 + 7$

Step4: Calculate the sum

$9 + 7 = 16$

Answer:

$3$
$16$