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5. Use the expression to answer th

-18-(-x)

Part A: Jerry claims this expression is equivalent to -18 + x. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.

Part B: Jerry claims this expression is equivalent to x-18. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.

5. Use the expression to answer th -18-(-x) Part A: Jerry claims this expression is-example-1
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Answer:

part A agree because two negatives cancel each other making a positive

part B agree x is still positive and 18 is still negative

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