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To subtract a number, re write the problem to add the opposite of the number.

Example:

5-11

5+(-11) <-Rewrite the problem to add the opposite of the number.

11-5 <-Find the difference of their absolute values.

6 <-Subtract

-6 <- -11has the greater absolute value, the answer takes the negative sign.

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