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Chapter 1: Q. 91 (page 38)

In the following exercise, simplify each expressions.

-6-8-2-4

Short Answer

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The simplified value is 4.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Concept Used.

According to subtraction property, the subtraction of a number is equal to the addition of its opposite. This can be expressed as follows.

a-b=a+-b

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Step 2. Simplification inside parentheses.

Add the opposite of 8 with 6 inside the first parentheses and opposite of 4 with 2 in the second parentheses.

-6-8-2-4=--2--2

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Step 3. Calculation.

Add the opposite of the opposite of 2 with the opposite of the opposite of 2.

--2--2=2+2=4

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Step 4. Conclusion.

The simplified value of the given expression is 4.

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