QuestionEvaluate -6 - (-15). What is the result?
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. We are dealing with real numbers. . The operation of subtraction is defined as the addition of the additive inverse.
STEP 2
The operation of subtraction is defined as the addition of the additive inverse. Therefore, we can rewrite the expression as follows
STEP 3
The negative of a negative number is a positive number. Therefore, we can simplify the expression as follows
STEP 4
Now, we can perform the addition operation.
So, the expression evaluates to .
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