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What is -a-2 if a = -5?

What is -a-2 if a = -5?
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What is -a-2 if a = -5?

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User David Carney
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Answer:

-7

Explanation:

  • -a - 2 = -5 + -2 (different sign- keep the first number same, change the sign to addition and the additive inverse of the second number)
  • -5 + -2 = -7

Hope this helps

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User Mertus
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Answer:

3

Explanation:

-(-5) -2

5 - 2

3

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