Subtract. $$ \begin{array}{r}-5-(-8)=\square \ 2-(-7)=\square\end{array} $$

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Let's solve each subtraction problem step by step.

### 1. $$-5 - (-8)$$

When subtracting a negative number, it's the same as adding the positive counterpart.

$$
-5 - (-8) = -5 + 8
$$

Now, add $$-5$$ and $$8$$:

$$
-5 + 8 = 3
$$

**Answer:** $$-5 - (-8) = 3$$

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### 2. $$2 - (-7)$$

Similarly, subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding its positive form.

$$
2 - (-7) = 2 + 7
$$

Now, add $$2$$ and $$7$$:

$$
2 + 7 = 9
$$

**Answer:** $$2 - (-7) = 9$$

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### Summary

$$
\begin{aligned}
-5 - (-8) &= 3 \
2 - (-7) &= 9 \
\end{aligned}
$$
$$ \begin{aligned} -5 - (-8) &= 3 \ 2 - (-7) &= 9 \ \end{aligned} $$

Subtract. \[ \begin{array}{r}-5-(-8)=\square \\ 2-(-7)=\square\end{array} \]