To find the value of [tex]\(5 - (-7)\)[/tex], we need to understand how subtraction and negative numbers interact.
1. Identify the expression: We are given [tex]\(5 - (-7)\)[/tex].
2. Rewrite the subtraction of a negative number as addition: When you subtract a negative number, it is equivalent to adding the positive of that number. So,
[tex]\[
5 - (-7) \text{ can be rewritten as } 5 + 7
\][/tex]
3. Perform the addition:
[tex]\[
5 + 7 = 12
\][/tex]
So, the final answer is:
[tex]\[
5 - (-7) = 12
\][/tex]
