Question

Verify a - (-b) = a + b for the following values of a and b.
i. a = 2, b = -6
ii. a = -3, b = -8​

Answer 1

8

Step-by-step explanation:

a-(-b) 2-(-6) = a+b 2+6

a+b 2+6 = a+b 2+6

8 = 8

Answer 2

I.2+(-6)=(-4) 2+(-6)=(-4) hence proved

II.(-3)-(-8)=5 (-3)+(-8)=(-11) hence not proved