Question

Evaluate -x for x = -3

Answer 1

So you would have -(-3), right?

Answer 2

oooh

Answer 3

but dont you have to simplify

Answer 4

You are just multiplying by \(-1\) to \(x\)..

Answer 5

Right :) -(-3)

When having two negative signs next to each other, they turn into a positive sign. Let me give you a few examples

3 - (-2)

Combined the two negative signs

3 + 2

So 3 - (-2) = 3 + 2

Answer 6

So that would make -(-3) a _________ number?

Answer 7

posotive

Answer 8

positive

Answer 9

Right! So -(-3) = 3

Answer 10

thanks i get it now