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Simplify 5 − (−1). a. 6 b. −6 c. 4 d. −4
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Simplify 5 − (−1).

a. 6
b. −6
c. 4
d. −4

User Alex Reynolds
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Answer: it is a

Step-by-step explanation: :) :v :B

User ClayMontgomery
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Hi!

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive.

So instead of

5 - (-1)

We could write

5 + 1

5 + 1 = 6

The answer is 6.

Hope this helps! :)
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