Finite Math Examples

$[\begin{array}{c} - 1 & - 9 \\ - 9 & - 7 \end{array}] - [\begin{array}{c} - 9 & - 8 \\ - 5 & 7 \end{array}]$

Step 1

Subtract the corresponding elements.

$[\begin{array}{c} - 1 + 9 & - 9 + 8 \\ - 9 + 5 & - 7 - 7 \end{array}]$

Step 2

Simplify each element.

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Step 2.1

Add $- 1$ and $9$ .

$[\begin{array}{c} 8 & - 9 + 8 \\ - 9 + 5 & - 7 - 7 \end{array}]$

Step 2.2

Add $- 9$ and $8$ .

$[\begin{array}{c} 8 & - 1 \\ - 9 + 5 & - 7 - 7 \end{array}]$

Step 2.3

Add $- 9$ and $5$ .

$[\begin{array}{c} 8 & - 1 \\ - 4 & - 7 - 7 \end{array}]$

Step 2.4

Subtract $7$ from $- 7$ .

$[\begin{array}{c} 8 & - 1 \\ - 4 & - 14 \end{array}]$