Solve (+6) - (+11): Step-by-Step Integer Subtraction

Question

Solve the following problem

(+6)(+11)= (+6)-(+11)=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's remember the rule:

(+x)=x -(+x)=-x

Now let's write the exercise in the appropriate form:

611= 6-11=

We'll locate the number 6 on the number line and from there we'll move 11 steps to the left:

111-2-2-2-1-1-1000-3-3-3-4-4-4666222333444555-5-5-5

The answer is minus 5.

Answer

5 -5