Question

how do you solve -4x - (-x)

Answer 1

The negative of a negative is a positive. I can show you why, but it might confuse matters. If you're prepared to just accept it for now, then you can write,\[-4x-(-x)=-4x+x=-3x\]

Answer 2

thank you

Answer 3

Welcome ;]

Answer 4

kwilso3, lokisan made a mistake in the other one. The one with the fractional powers.Check it before you jot it down as your answer. Just letting you know

Answer 5

OMG! Crap I didn't even see it! Thanks for looking over it...I 'm sure they didn't mean to.

Answer 6

I posted the solution on the other thread.

Answer 7

yes, I am sure it was a rare mistake from lokisan, he is normally excellent.

Answer 8

thanks

Answer 9

lol, just stating the obvious.

Answer 10

too kind. i'll fan you :)

Answer 11

:) thanks.

Answer 12

welcome :)