Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Subtraction of Real Numbers - Exercise Set - Page 72: 105

Answer

$10$ years.

Work Step by Step

A difference is the result of subtraction $\left.\begin{array}{ccc} \text{(effect of working puzzles)} & \text{minus} & \text{ (effect of eating red meat)}\\ 5 & - & (-5) \end{array}\right.$ $ 5-(-5)=\qquad$subtract $-5$ by adding $5$, its additive opposite $=5+5=10$
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