Question

What is the value of −12−(−6) ? Desmos Scientific Calculator (To open the calculator in a new window, remember to hold Ctrl before selecting this link.) (1 point) Responses 18 18 -6 -6 6 6 -18

Answer 1

To solve the expression \(-12 - (-6)\), you need to remember that subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

So, the expression can be rewritten as:

\[
-12 + 6
\]

Now, you can perform the calculation:

\[
-12 + 6 = -6
\]

Therefore, the value of \(-12 - (-6)\) is \(-6\).

The correct response is \(-6\).