Question

Translate each phrase into an expression with integers.

Do not simplify. You'll need to use parentheses to subtract a negative number
.
a. The opposite of 6:
b. The opposite of – 6:
c. Negative six
d. 8 minus negative 8:

Answer 1

a. -6

b. -(-6) or 6

c. -6

d. 8 -(-8)

Explanation:

The opposite of something is that something preceded by a minus sign (or with its minus sign removed).

a. the opposite of 6 is -6

b. the opposite of -6 is -(-6) or 6

c. negative 6 is a description of the integer -6

d. 8 minus negative 8 is 8 - (-8)