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Which expressions are equivalent to - 3. ?

Select each correct answer.
0
A. 4
-3
-5
OB. - - 4
O C.
C. -3-(-5)
.
D. - 3. 4.
3
OF.
OE. 4

F. 3.4
5
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Final answer:

After evaluating all the given expressions, none are equivalent to -3 because they either result in a positive value or a value that is not numerically equal to -3.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question concerns identifying which expressions are equivalent to -3. To determine this, we must consider the properties of addition, subtraction, and multiplication with negative numbers.

Expression A: 4 is not equivalent to -3 because 4 is positive and -3 is negative.

Expression B: -(-4) is equivalent to 4, since the double negative results in a positive number, which again is not equal to -3.

Expression C: -3-(-5) simplifies to -3 + 5, which is 2. As this is a positive number, it is not equivalent to -3.

Expression D: -3 · \(\frac{3}{4}\) is -2.25, which is not equal to -3.

Expression E: \(\frac{4}{5}\) is a positive fraction and thus not equivalent to -3.

Expression F: 3 · \(\frac{4}{5}\) is 2.4, a positive number, so it is not equal to -3 as well.

Considering these explanations, none of the provided options are equivalent to -3.

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