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1 Which expression best represents the opposite of the opposite of 8 1/4 ?

A) -(+8 1/4)
B) -(-8 1/4)
C) +(-8 1/4)
D) +(+8 1/4)

2 Answers

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Answer:

b.

Explanation:

We have been given a number 8¼. We are asked to find the opposite of the opposite of our given expression.

Since our given number in positive, so opposite of our given number will be:

–8¼

The opposite of new number will be:

–(–8¼)

Therefore, the expression –(–8¼) represents the opposite of the opposite of 8¼ and option 'b' is the correct

User EPirat
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I believe It is B; -(-8 1/4)
User N D Thokare
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