Which of the following expressions is equivalent to 6 - (-5)? 6 - 5 6 + 5 -6 + 5 -6 + (-5)
Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the equation:
6 - (-5)
Determine the equivalent expression.
Solution:
Since we are given a negative number being subtracted to another number, 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 negative sign therefore the resulting sign will be positive.
= 6 - (-5)
= 6 + 5
= 11
Final answer:
= 6 + 5