Question

5. Use the expression to answer th

-18-(-x)

Part A: Jerry claims this expression is equivalent to -18 + x. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.

Part B: Jerry claims this expression is equivalent to x-18. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.

Answer 1

part A agree because two negatives cancel each other making a positive

part B agree x is still positive and 18 is still negative