Question

Which expression is equivalent to −(−x−16) ?

–x + 16

x – 16

–x – 16

x + 16

Answer 1

What you would do is:
1. Distribute the -(negative) on the outside of the parenthesis

Answer 2

Then you would have x+16 because a negative times a negative is a positive

Answer 3

Alright thanks for showing your work.

Answer 4

You are welcome!! <3