Question

If a = 5, then what is the value of -(-a)?

Answer 1

5 ( REMEMBER TWO NEGATIVES MAKE A POSITIVE)

Explanation:

When there is a - in front of an expression in parentheses, change the sign of each term in the expression 5

Answer 2

5

Explanation:

It will remain 5 because two negatives make a positive.

-(-5) = 5

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