Question

Which of the following is equal to the opposite of -45? a. -|45| b. -(-45) c. -|-45| d. -45

Answer 1

The opposite of -45 is equal to -(-45) because opposite of -45 is +45 option (b)  -(-45) is correct.

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A number is a mathematical entity that can be used to count, measure, or name things. For example, 1, 2, 56, etc. are the numbers.

It is given that:

The number is -45

The opposite of -45 is +45

From the options:

a. -|45|

Removing mod:

= -(45)

=  -45

b. -(-45)

= +45 (multiplication of negative sign is positive)

c. -|-45|

= removing negative sign will get a positive quantity:

= -45

d. -45

= -45

Thus, the opposite of -45 is equal to -(-45) because opposite of -45 is +45 option (b)  -(-45) is correct.

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