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What is −k−(−8k)? Im so confused i need desperate help!!!

User Hardik Virani
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Answer:

Explanation:

-k-(-8k)

When there are 2 negatives, it becomes a plus. So, -(-8k) would become

+(8k).

So, -k-(-8k):

-k+8k Open parentheses and then subtract because there is a negative.

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I hope this clears things up a little!

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