Question

what is the answer to -39 - -16 equal to and what are the steps to get it?

Answer 1

Answer:

-23

Step-by-step explanation:

Subtract -39 and -16 then you should get -23. Have a nice day :)

Answer 2

Answer:

-23

Step-by-step explanation:

Since 2 negatives are next to each other, you have to make it into addition.

-39+16

Now we have to subtract 39 and 16. Why? because we have we are adding 16. If you draw a number line, start from -39, and move 16 sports ahead.

39-16= 23

Now, We aren't ahead of the 0, we are still in the negative zone. Your answer is -23.

Not sure if you can make number lines on here, but I tried.