Question

What is 6 less than - 2 ?

Answer 1

6 + (-2) = -4

This is the answer

Answer 2

Answer:

$6$ less than $-2$ is $-8$.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : $6$ less than $-2$

To find : The value of $6$ less than $-2$.

Solution :

• It is given that we have to find the value of  $6$ less than $-2$.
• According to given condition, the term 'less than' any number indicates the arithmetic operation 'subtraction'.
• So, we have to subtract $6$ from $-2$.
• ∴ The equation becomes,

       $-2-6=-8$    (∵ When the sign of both the numbers is same, then    we have to add the numbers and put the sign of bigger number)

• ∴  $6$ less than $-2$ is $-8$.