Which expression has the same value as -3 +(-5)
Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given the equation:
-3 + (-5)
Determine the equivalent expression.
Solution:
In order to determine the equivalent expression, we simply needed to distribute/introduce the sign. Before introducing the signs, we must simply understand first the concept of multiplying, dividing, or introducing signs. If similar signs are introduced, multiplied or divided to one another, the answer will become positive, hence if the signs are opposite to one another, then the answer will become negative. In our case we have a negative sign, and a positive sign therefore the resulting sign will be negative.
= -3 + (-5)
= -3 - 5
= -8
Final answer:
= -3 - 5
= -8