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Simplify 5 − (−1).

a6
b−6
c4
d−4

User Nknight
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Answer:

C. 4

Explanation:

it is six because 5 - -1 equals 6. However, since the 1 is in parenthesis, the 1 becomes a positive. So, it is 5 - 1 which equals 4.

User Paulmurray
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Answer:

the answer is 6 because two minuses together make a plus

User Suresh D
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