Questions: Subtract the following. -4-(-5)

Subtract the following.
-4-(-5)
Transcript text: Subtract the following. \[ -4-(-5) \]
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Solution Steps

To solve the subtraction problem \(-4 - (-5)\), we need to understand that subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding its positive counterpart. Therefore, the expression \(-4 - (-5)\) can be rewritten as \(-4 + 5\).

Step 1: Rewrite the Expression

We start with the expression \(-4 - (-5)\). To simplify this, we recognize that subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. Thus, we can rewrite the expression as: \[ -4 - (-5) = -4 + 5 \]

Step 2: Perform the Addition

Next, we perform the addition: \[ -4 + 5 = 1 \]

Final Answer

The result of the subtraction \(-4 - (-5)\) is \[ \boxed{1} \]

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