8-(-9)

Let's evaluate: 8 -(-9)
ⓘ Subtract a negative number by adding its opposite: the two minus signs become a plus: -(-9) = 9
8 + 9
ⓘ Start from 8 and move forward 9 on the number line: 8 + 9 = 17
▶Result:   17

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