Question

Is -1 equivalent to -3 - (-12)

Answer 1

No

Explanation:

-3-(-12)=-3+12

-3+12=9

Answer 2

no

Explanation:

-1 - (-12)

the two negative signs before the 12 cancel out so it ends up being

-1+12

-1+12=11

11 and -1 are not equal to each other