Question

–(–7y + 12)

Answer 1

There's a property called the 'distributive property', which works like a * (b + c) = a*b + a*c. Here you have -1 * (-7y + 12) = -1 * (-7y) + -1 * 12.

Answer 2

the negative negative is getting to me

Answer 3

how would I simplify to the fullest?

Answer 4

7y-12

Answer 5

-7y = (-1) *7y. So -1 * (-7y) = (-1)*(-1)*7y. -1*-1=1.

Answer 6

wait, i'm confused!

Answer 7

visualize the number line. When you multiply a number by -1, then you take the number that the same distance from 0, but on the other side of 0 to this number...