# Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.2 Adding and Subtracting Signed Numbers - 9.2 Exercises - Page 639: 44

Negative eight minus negative five

#### Work Step by Step

In this exercise, we are subtracting negative five from negative eight. Therefore, in words, the statement $-8-(-5)$ can be written as "Negative eight minus negative five."

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The text passage contains a single mathematical question presented as a word problem, and no answer is provided within the text.
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Given a text passage, determine:
    1. If it contains a mathematical question (including word problems or calculations)
    2. If an answer to that mathematical question is provided in the text

First, describe the content structure you found in 1-2 sentences.

Then provide your analysis in the following format:
TYPE: <one of the following values>
- NO_QUESTION
- SINGLE_QUESTION
- SINGLE_QUESTION_WITH_ANSWER
- MULTIPLE_QUESTIONS
- MULTIPLE_QUESTIONS_WITH_ANSWERS
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# Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.2 Adding and Subtracting Signed Numbers - 9.2 Exercises - Page 639: 44

Negative eight minus negative five

#### Work Step by Step

In this exercise, we are subtracting negative five from negative eight. Therefore, in words, the statement $-8-(-5)$ can be written as "Negative eight minus negative five."

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
user
The text passage contains a single mathematical question presented as a word problem, and no answer is provided within the text.

TYPE: SINGLE_QUESTION