Question

What value of k makes the statement true?

–(k + 12) = 6 + (–12)

A.
–18

B.
–6

C.
6

D.
18

Answer 1

@mathmate

Answer 2

i think its a

Answer 3

@vampiregodess

Answer 4

@iGreen

Answer 5

@angel12310

Answer 6

i say a

Answer 7

hello ^.^

Answer 8

it isnt A

Answer 9

aww hold on

Answer 10

If you think its A, and would like to check the answer, the best way is to put the value into the equation and evaluate to see if both sides are equal!

Answer 11

–(k + 12) = 6 + (–12)

Answer 12

lets work this out

Answer 13

ok

Answer 14

what is 6 -12?

Answer 15

PS: if it where 6-(-12) the double negatives would turn into a possitive

Answer 16

6

Answer 17

-6*

Answer 18

+

Answer 19

thx

Answer 20

np

Answer 21

so now we have -(k+12) = -6

Answer 22

now we get rid of those pesky negatives

Answer 23

instead of distributing that negative i am just gonna take it out of both sides

Answer 24

so now we have k + 12 = 6

Answer 25

THX U SO MUCH @jennyrlz

Answer 26

:) np

Answer 27

did you get the answer?

Answer 28

yea :), btw you couldve also distruibuted the negative i just found it easier this way

Answer 29

oh ok yayy so b right

Answer 30

for example -(k+12)=-6
-k -12 = - 6
-k= 6
get rid of the negative by multiplying both sides by the negative one ( switchign the signs same way as the first)
k = -6
B

Answer 31

and yup B :)

Answer 32

wow thx so much and 4 all ur help and tips thxxxxxxx

Answer 33

np :P

Answer 34

glad i could help xD