Question

subtract.
-11 - (-6) =

Explanation:

Step1: Recall subtraction rule

Subtracting a negative is adding its positive: $-11 - (-6) = -11 + 6$

Step2: Perform addition

$-11 + 6 = -5$ (since 11 - 6 = 5, and the negative number has larger magnitude)

Answer:

-5