Question

evaluate:
22 - 41

Explanation:

Step1: Recognize subtraction of smaller from larger

We have \(22 - 41\). Since \(41>22\), we can rewrite this as \(-(41 - 22)\).

Step2: Calculate the difference inside the parentheses

Calculate \(41-22 = 19\). Then apply the negative sign: \(-(19)=-19\).

Answer:

\(-19\)