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The equation becomes <math>1+2-3+4-5+6 = \boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 5}</math> ~quacker88
 
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We know that when we subtract negative numbers, a-(-b), this will equal a+b, because a negative of a negative is a positive. Because we know this, we can rewrite the expression as 1+2-3+4-5+6. Now, we can simplify this expression. You will get 5. So, you will choose D. - BrightPorcupine
  
 
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==Video Solution==

Revision as of 01:36, 30 December 2020

Problem

What is the value of \[1-(-2)-3-(-4)-5-(-6)?\]

$\textbf{(A)}\ -20 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ -3 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\  3 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 5 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 21$

Solution

We know that when we subtract negative numbers, $a-(-b)=a+b$.

The equation becomes $1+2-3+4-5+6 = \boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 5}$ ~quacker88

Solution

We know that when we subtract negative numbers, a-(-b), this will equal a+b, because a negative of a negative is a positive. Because we know this, we can rewrite the expression as 1+2-3+4-5+6. Now, we can simplify this expression. You will get 5. So, you will choose D. - BrightPorcupine

Video Solution

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See Also

2020 AMC 10B (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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