Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - 1.6 Subtraction of Real Numbers - 1.6 Exercise Set - Page 49: 12

Answer

e) The opposite of x minus negative twelve

Work Step by Step

The first "-" in front of x is read as "the opposite of x", the second "-" is read as "minus", and the third "-" in front of 12 is read as "negative".
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