Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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Exercise 50 Page 70

Adding a negative number is the same as subtracting a positive number.

Result: 41-4t
Justification: See solution.

Practice makes perfect

We are asked to simplify the given expression. 53+(-12)+(- 4t) For this exercise, note that adding a negative number is the same as subtracting a positive number.

Operation Before Simplification After Simplification
a+(- b)=a-b 53+( - 12)+( - 4t) 53 - 12 - 4t
Subtract term 53 - 12-4t 41-4t

The given expression equals 41-4t.