-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.