Question

1. Subtract the following expressions:
(a) -4y from -7y​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:-4y from -7y

...ie....-7y-(-4y)

= -7y+4y

= -3y

Answer 2

Answer:

On subtracting -4y from -7y​, we get - 3y

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given question, we need to subtract - 4y from - 7y

Therefore, we write the operation as - 7y - (-4y)

We know that two negatives make a positive.

Therefore, the above expression can be written as - 7y + 4y

On solving the given expression, we get - 3y

Therefore, on subtracting -4y from -7y​, we get - 3y