Question

Which expression is equivalent to –11–(–7)a. –11–7b. 11+7c. 11–7d. –11+7

Answer 1

The equivalent expression is;

`-11+7`

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the expression;

`-11-(-7)`

Recall that the product of two negative gives a product;

`-*-=+`

So, the expression becomes;

`\begin{gathered} -11-(-7) \\ =-11+7 \end{gathered}`

Therefore, the equivalent expression is;

`-11+7`