Question

subtract: -3 - 2 =

Explanation:

Step1: Recall subtraction of integers

Subtracting a positive number is like adding its negative. So, \(-3 - 2\) can be rewritten as \(-3 + (-2)\).

Step2: Add the negative numbers

When adding two negative numbers, we add their absolute values and keep the negative sign. The absolute value of \(-3\) is \(3\) and of \(-2\) is \(2\). So, \(3 + 2 = 5\), and with the negative sign, we get \(-5\).

Answer:

\(-5\)