Question

I dont understand what this mean or how to solve it.
-(8 - 2)​

Answer 1

1. simplify inside parentheses

a) 8 - 2 = 6

2. multiply by whatever is outside the parentheses

a) (-1)(6) = -6

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Answer 2

-6

Explanation:

1. Always do the parentheses first. solve 8-2 to get 6.

-(8-2) = -(6) = -6