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When a negative integer is subtracted from another negative integer, the sign of the result

The answer depends on the numerical value. Take for example -5. -5 – (-8) = -5 + 8 = +3. -5 – (-3) = -5 + 3 = -2. So we can get either a positive or negative value depending on the number.

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