how to turn a -1 into -3
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the statement:
How to turn -1 into -3
Solution:
-1 into -3 can be represented in an algebraic equation in order to fully understand the numerical expression.
Let x = missing number
We will add a number to have - 3
-1 + x = -3
transpose -1 on the other side of the equation, note that when transposing a number the sign changes.
x = -3 + 1
x = -2
Check:
-1 + -2 = -3
-1 - 2 = -3
Final answer:
-1 can be turned into -3 by adding -2