Question

When simplifying the expression in part H, how many times will the sign change on the positive term? Will the final expression be positive or negative?

Answer 1

There are two -1s in the expression, so the sign of the positive term will change two times: positive → negative → positive. So, the final expression will be positive.

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Answer 2

There are two -1s in the expression, so the sign of the positive term will change two times: positive → negative → positive. So, the final expression will be positive.

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