Simplify 5 − (−1). a. 6 b. −6 c. 4 d. −4

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Ivri · Answer 1 · 2018-01-26T06:43:51+0000

Hi!

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive.

So instead of

5 - (-1)

We could write

5 + 1

5 + 1 = 6

The answer is 6.

Hope this helps! :)

Simplify 5 − (−1). a. 6 b. −6 c. 4 d. −4

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