Asked by Addi <3
Simplify the expression:
−27−(−6)
(1 point)
Responses
21
21
33
33
-33
-33
-21
−27−(−6)
(1 point)
Responses
21
21
33
33
-33
-33
-21
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
To simplify the expression \(-27 - (-6)\), you can follow these steps:
1. The expression involves a subtraction of a negative number, which is equivalent to adding its positive counterpart. Thus, \(-(-6)\) becomes \(+6\).
2. Rewrite the expression:
\[
-27 + 6
\]
3. Now, perform the addition:
\[
-27 + 6 = -21
\]
So the simplified expression is \(-21\).
The answer is: \(-21\).
1. The expression involves a subtraction of a negative number, which is equivalent to adding its positive counterpart. Thus, \(-(-6)\) becomes \(+6\).
2. Rewrite the expression:
\[
-27 + 6
\]
3. Now, perform the addition:
\[
-27 + 6 = -21
\]
So the simplified expression is \(-21\).
The answer is: \(-21\).
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