Negative number subtracted by positive number?

Question

for example

-7-9=

what would the answer be a negative or positive?

Answer 1

-7-9= (-16)
i dunno f i'm right,, plz check my answer

Answer 2

I would like to see a real life example of a positive number subtracting a negative number. I just don't see how it applies to real life.

for example) 5- (-2).

Answer 3

I would like to see a real life example of a positive number subtracting a negative number. I just don't see how it applies to real life.

for example) 5- (-2).

Answer 4

16

Answer 5

what is negative 9 subtract 9