25.3k views
0 votes
If 6-7 = -1, which of the following is true?

0-1+7=6
0-1+(-7)=6
07-6=-1
07-(-1)=6

User Siddarth G
by
3.3k points

1 Answer

6 votes
The correct answer is -1+7=6

To isolate 6 from the original equation, you need to remove 7. Since 7 is being subtracted from 6, you would do the opposite (addition). Add 7 to both sides of the equation to get -1+7=6
User Joe Brunscheon
by
3.8k points