Question

All of the following expressions simplify to 3, except _____.

-6 + 9
1 - (-2)
-9 ÷ (-3)
-5 - 2
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Answer 1

-5-2

Because
-6+9=3
1-(-2)=3
-9/(-3)=3

-5-2=-7

Answer 2

-5 - 2

Explanation:

Solve each of the following

A is -6 + 9 which equals 3

B is 1 - (-2) which simplifies into 1 + 2 which equals 3

C is -9 / -3. the negatives cancel leaving 9/3 which is 3

D is -5 - 2 which simplifies into -5 + -2 which equals -7