Question

I clearly have brain damage when it comes to math!!! ; ) PLEASE HELP!!

Which expression is equivalent to 18 1/5 - ( -22 2/5 ) - ( -40 1/5 )
A. 18 1/5 - 22 2/5 - 40 1/5

B. 18 1/5 + ( -22 2/5 ) + ( -40 1/5 )

C. -18 1/5 - 22 2/5 + 40 1/5

D. 18 1/5 + 22 2/5 + 40 1/5

Answer 1

the answer is d because you multiply the - by the - in the parenthesis and it makes it a positive

Answer 2

D. 18 1/5 + 22 2/5 + 40 1/5

Explanation:

Double negative makes a positive, so the -(-x), where x is a positive number, is +x. That makes the answer D