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  • Sep 3, 2014, 06:19 PM
    samstopp
    Easy Math Question
    - (-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
  • Sep 3, 2014, 07:54 PM
    pready
    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.
  • Sep 3, 2014, 08:15 PM
    teacherjenn4
    You're correct. Glad to see you tried instead of just asking for help.
  • Sep 3, 2014, 08:33 PM
    Wondergirl
    TJ, pready showed the OP how to work it out.

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