If the value of x is negative what must be true about 10 - x explain

If the value of x is negative, then the quantity -x is positive, and 
10-x will be greater than 10.

If the value of x is negative, then 10 - x will be a positive answer greater then 10

for example :if x = -2
10 - (-2) = 10 + 2 = 12
when u have 2 negatives multiplied by each other, it becomes positive...so ur actually adding