Question

-6 +(-3) and -6 + 3 (are or not equivalent

Answer 1

To determine if the expressions \(-6 + (-3)\) and \(-6 + 3\) are equivalent, let's evaluate each expression:

1. \(-6 + (-3)\):
\[
-6 + (-3) = -6 - 3 = -9
\]

2. \(-6 + 3\):
\[
-6 + 3 = -3
\]

Now, we can compare the results:
- The first expression evaluates to \(-9\).
- The second expression evaluates to \(-3\).

Since \(-9\) is not equal to \(-3\), the two expressions are **not equivalent**.