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Solve 4(-1+2)-3=-1 Check your solution

User Nebyan
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Answer:

1

Explanation:

4(-1+2)-3 note: -1+2 is basically 2-1 thus 1

4(1)-3

4-3

1

User Vinzcelavi
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Solving the equation:

4(-1 + 2) - 3 = -1
4(1) - 3 = -1
4 - 3 = -1
1 = -1

The solution is incorrect, as 1 does not equal -1. So, the equation 4(-1+2)-3=-1 does not hold true.
User Ivo San
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