consider the two expressions: -3 - (-11) and -3 + 11. which statement correctly explains why these two expressions are or not equivalent.

Question

a. they are not equivalent because subtracting -11 is not the same as adding +11.
b. They are not equivalent because they do not get the same answer.
c. They are equivalent because the numerals are the same.
d. They are equivalent because to subtract integers you can add the opposite of the number that is being subtracted.

Answer 1

d. They are equivalent because to subtract integers you can add the opposite of the number that is being subtracted.