Question

Simplify. 5 - [ - ( - 2)]

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

1. A - times a - equals a +, which means [-(-2)] equals (2)

2. 5- (2) equals 5 - 2

3. 5-2= 3

Answer 2

3

Explanation:

As you see in the equation, there is a simple rule to apply in any equation make you confuse with - or + symbol. When 2 minus symbol ( - ) stand together, it would become positive or plus symbol (+), so in this situation:

5 - [ - ( - 2)]

= 5 - (+ 2)

= 5 - 2

= 3

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