Question

In the following exercise, simplify each expression.

$34+\left(-19\right)$

Short answer

The simplified value is 15.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Concept Used. 

According to subtraction property, the subtraction of a number is equal to the addition of its opposite. This can be expressed as follows.

$a-b=a+\left(-b\right)$

Step 2. Calculation. 

Subtract 19 from 34.

$\begin{array}{rcl}34+\left(-19\right)& =& 34-19\\ & =& 15\end{array}$

Step 3.  Conclusion. 

The value of the given expression is 15.