Answer
a. 22, b. $\frac{2}{7}$, c. $x$, d. -14, e. -2.3
Work Step by Step
We know that if $a$ is a number, then $-(-a)=a$. Therefore:
a. $-(-22)=22$
b. $-(-\frac{2}{7})=\frac{2}{7}$
c. $-(-x)=x$
d. $-|-14|=-(14)=-14$
e. $-|2.3|=-(2.3)=-2.3$
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 1 - Section 1.4 - Adding Real Numbers - Practice - Page 34: 17
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