Question

Which expression is equivalent to 4 − (−7)?

A 7 + 4
B 4 − 7
C −7 − 4
D −4 + 7

Answer 1

A.7+4

Explanation:

4-(-7)

b/c negative times negative is postive

-(-)=+

-(+)= -

+(+)=+

hope it's helpful

THANK YOU.

Answer 2

7+4

Explanation:

When you are subtracting a negative, you are really adding the number. For example, four minus negative seven is equal to four plus seven.

4 - (-7) = 4+7

4+7 = 7+4 (By the commutive property of addition)

Let me know if this helps!