Question 51

What is the value of -8 - 0?

8
0
The expression has no value, since nothing is taken away.
-8Correct answer

Explanation

Taking away nothing leaves the starting position untouched, so the value stays eight steps below zero. Giving 8 copies the digits while dropping the sign, but subtracting zero never carries a value across to the other side of the line.

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Question 51: What is the value of -8 - 0? · Integers and Negative Numbers · Questena