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| − | <math>\textbf{(A)}\ \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ </math> | + | What is the value of |
| + | <cmath>1-(-2)-3-(-4)-5-(-6)?</cmath> | ||
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| + | <math>\textbf{(A)}\ -20 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ -3 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 3 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 5 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 21</math> | ||
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| + | ==Solution== | ||
| + | We know that when we subtract negative numbers, <math>a-(-b)=a+b</math>. | ||
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| + | The equation becomes <math>1+2-3+4-5+6 = \boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 5}</math> | ||
== Solution == | == Solution == | ||
Revision as of 15:25, 7 February 2020
Problem
What is the value of
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Solution
We know that when we subtract negative numbers, 
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The equation becomes 
Solution
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| 2020 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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