Debt can be represented as negative money. If you owe me $2, then you have -$2. So if had $10, and we are adding -$2 to that, your actual money is $8. ($10 + -$2 = $8).
But let’s say I forgive your debt. That is, I take away (subtract) your debt.
So now you have $8, and we are subtracting your -$2: $8 – -$2 = $8 + $2 = $10. You’re back to normal.
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