The correct result of this simplification is 13
To solve this question, we'll just apply the rule of signs - and then we'll calculate the operations.
- In the sign rule - when both signs are equal, the result will be positive. If the signs are different, the result is negative.
- - ( - ) = +
- + ( + ) = +
- - ( + ) = -
- + ( - ) = -
Resolution
4 + ( - 3 ) - 2 · ( - 6 )
4 - 3 - ( - 12 )
4 - 3 + 12
1 + 12
13
Therefore, the alternative value will be 13