Question

What should be subtracted from -7386 to obtain -7123

Answer 1

Answer:

-263

Step-by-step explanation:

-7386" is smaller than (i.e., more negative than) “-7123". To INCREASE the value of a negative number you need to subtract another negative number. The difference between the two numbers you provided is |263|, so subtract -263 from -7386 to yield -7123.

-7386 —(-263) = -7386 + 263 = -7123