Transcript text: Subtract the following.
\[
-4-(-5)
\]
Solution
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
\[
\boxed{1}
\]