Question

subtract:

\\(-5 - -8 = \square\\)

Explanation:

Rewrite subtraction as addition of the opposite

$$ -5 - (-8) = -5 + 8 $$

Calculate the sum

$$ -5 + 8 = 3 $$

Answer:

Subtract:
\(-5 - -8 =\) <blank>3</blank>