Simplify the expression:

Question

−27−(−6)
(1 point)
Responses

21
21

33
33

-33
-33

-21

Answer 1

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: \(-21\).