Subtract 24−(−15) .(1 point)

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. So, subtracting -15 is the same as adding 15.

24 + 15 = 39

To subtract 24 from -15, we can rearrange the expression as a sum and then perform the subtraction.

-15 + 24 = 9

So, the result is 9.

To subtract 24 - (-15), you can follow these steps:

1. First, recognize that subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. So, the expression becomes 24 + 15.

2. Add 24 and 15 together: 24 + 15 = 39.

Therefore, 24 - (-15) is equal to 39.