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samstopp
Sep 3, 2014, 06:19 PM
- (-m) for m = 12
Evaluate this expression
I am a bit confused by this but I got the answer of just 12. Am I right?
I know this is extremely easy question

pready
Sep 3, 2014, 07:54 PM
If m = 12, then -m = -12. Now a -(-) means a negative 1 times negative 1. A negative number times a negative number equals a positive number. So -(-12) equals -1 times -12 which equals 12.

teacherjenn4
Sep 3, 2014, 08:15 PM
You're correct. Glad to see you tried instead of just asking for help.

Wondergirl
Sep 3, 2014, 08:33 PM
TJ, pready showed the OP how to work it out.