Question

subtract.
-5 - (-10) =
5 - (-8) =

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify first subtraction

Recall that subtracting a negative is adding a positive: $-5 - (-10) = -5 + 10$

Step2: Calculate first result

$-5 + 10 = 5$

Step3: Simplify second subtraction

Use the same rule: $5 - (-8) = 5 + 8$

Step4: Calculate second result

$5 + 8 = 13$

Answer:

$-5 - (-10) = 5$
$5 - (-8) = 13$