Question

subtract:

\\(-2 - -2 = \square\\)

Explanation:

Rewrite subtraction as addition of the additive inverse

$$ -2 - (-2) = -2 + 2 $$

Simplify the expression

$$ -2 + 2 = 0 $$

Answer:

Subtract:

\(-2 - -2 =\) <blank>0</blank>