Question

subtract.

\\3 - (-8) = \\
\\-5 - (-1) = \\

Explanation:

Simplify the first expression

$$ 3 - (-8) = 3 + 8 = 11 $$

Simplify the second expression

$$ -5 - (-1) = -5 + 1 = -4 $$

Answer:

Question 1

Subtract.
\(3 - (-8) =\) <blank>11</blank>

Question 2

\(-5 - (-1) =\) <blank>-4</blank>