Question

which expression is equivalent to –11–(–7)a. –11–7b. 11+7c. 11–7d. –11+7

Answer 1

Answer:

The equivalent expression is;

$-11+7$

Explanation:

Given the expression;

$-11-(-7)$

Recall that the product of two negative gives a product;

$-\times-=+$

So, the expression becomes;

$\begin{gathered} -11-(-7) \\ =-11+7 \end{gathered}$

Therefore, the equivalent expression is;

$-11+7$