Question

Solve the equation w - ( -6) = 17 for w.

A. w = -11
B. w = 11
C. w = -23
D. w = 23

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Double negatives are POSITIVE!

Always add the opposite when you see double negatives:

w-(-6) can also be written as w+6

Therefore

w+6=17

-6 -6

w=11

Answer 2

The answer is b.w=11