17 - (-18)
17 - (-18) = 17 + 18 = 35
To subtract a negative number from another number, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Remember that subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.
In this case, subtracting a negative 18 is the same as adding positive 18.
Step 2: Perform the addition.
17 + 18 = 35
So, 17 - (-18) is equal to 35.