Question

instructions
solve the following problem and choose the best answer.

question
$-9 - (-4) =$

$\circ -13$

$\circ -5$

$\circ 5$

$\circ 13$

Explanation:

Step1: Recall subtraction of negatives

Subtracting a negative is adding the positive: $-9 - (-4) = -9 + 4$.

Step2: Perform the addition

Add -9 and 4: $-9 + 4 = -5$.

Answer:

-5 (corresponding to the option "−5")