Essay Writer Sam wanted to find the difference 10- (-6). He said he would add the opposite. This is what he did: 10 - (-6) = 10 + (-6) = 4 Was Sam's thinking correct? Explain. In your explanation, describe how to add the opposite and use a number line to find the value of 10 - (-6). My Response Response required SUBMIT

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Sam wanted to find the difference 10- (-6).
He said he would add the opposite. This is what he did:
10 - (-6) = 10 + (-6) = 4
Was Sam's thinking correct? Explain. In your explanation, describe how to add the
opposite and use a number line to find the value of 10 - (-6).
My Response
Response required
SUBMIT
Transcribed Image Text:Essay Writer Sam wanted to find the difference 10- (-6). He said he would add the opposite. This is what he did: 10 - (-6) = 10 + (-6) = 4 Was Sam's thinking correct? Explain. In your explanation, describe how to add the opposite and use a number line to find the value of 10 - (-6). My Response Response required SUBMIT
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