Question

Which ordered pair is a solution of this equation -x-y = 6

Answer 1

(-4,-2)

Explanation:

Plug the numbers in to the equation.

So,

-(-4) - (-2) = 6

Since a double negative equals a positive,

4 + 2 = 6

Answer 2

(-4,-2)

Explanation:

This is because two negatives make a positive. When adding 4 and 2 is 6 hence thats the answer.