Question

Simplify
-3 - [-2 + (5-6) -3]
A. +3
B. -1
C. +1
D. -3

Answer 1

@UditKulka @nincompoop @UsArmy3947 @BangkokGarrett

Answer 2

-2+(-1)=-3
Can you explain this to me? I usually get confused with this and I want to get rid of this confusion.

What if it were -2+1?
How would the answer change in this equation.

Answer 3

-3 - [-2 + (5 - 6) - 3]
-3 - [-2 -1-3]
-3 -[-6]
-3 + 6
3 is your answer

Answer 4

thank you UsArmy :)

Answer 5

I still don't get it.
Can either one of you two please explain? @UsArmy3947 @kelliegirl33

Answer 6

-2 + (-1) = -3
a positive times a negative is a negative, therefore, this problem would be -2 - 1 = -3
-3 = -3 (correct)
does that help ?

Answer 7

@kelliegirl33 Thank you.

Answer 8

do you understand, because I can explain it to you differently if you do not understand this way

Answer 9

If you can, I will appreciate it :)

Answer 10

-2 + (-1) = -3
This is basically about distributing through the parenthesis
If there is a sign before the parenthesis and no number, it is understood that the unwritten number is 1. Let me show you...
-2 +1(-1) = -3....basically this is the same as the above problem.
now distribute the +1 through the parenthesis.
+1(-1) = -1 (positive times a negative = a negative)
I guess it is not much different then the other explanation...just remember if there is just a sign, the unwritten number is 1, and if it helps, put it in your problem.

Answer 11

come on man now who took my medal

Answer 12

u know im just helping to bring my score of problem solving up

Answer 13

is that better :)

Answer 14

yes thank you :)

Answer 15

lol...no problem :)