Question

subtract:

\\(-4 - -9 = \square\\)

Explanation:

Rewrite subtraction as addition of the opposite

$$ -4 - (-9) = -4 + 9 $$

Simplify the addition

$$ -4 + 9 = 5 $$

Answer:

Subtract:

\(-4 - -9 =\) <blank>5</blank>