09-20-2010, 01:55 AM
I just joined IC today for the first time. Played around with the Gen Math flashcards and for the life of me cannot figure out how they get -2 as the answer to question 36. Can someone explain why the correct answer isnt +2?
Question 36 of 64
Solve the following equation: -2 - (-2 - (-2))
A. 2
B. -2
C. 6
D. -6
Detailed Explanation:
-2. When you have more than one set of brackets, do the innermost brackets first.
-2 + (0) = -2
Question 36 of 64
Solve the following equation: -2 - (-2 - (-2))
A. 2
B. -2
C. 6
D. -6
Detailed Explanation:
-2. When you have more than one set of brackets, do the innermost brackets first.
-2 + (0) = -2
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