-5.8 - (-8.4)
When we multiply two negatives they become a positive. In this situation, where there is no other number, you can assume there's basically a 1 in that place.
-5.8 - 1(-8.4) would be just as correct. (If this helps visually clarify anything.)
So we take that -1 and multiply it by that -8.4. Multiplying 1 against anything leaves it the same, so we just need to change the sign. Two negatives make a positive.
-5.8 + 8.4
Now we add these together.
This gives us our final answer of 2.6
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
let x be the number
2(x+8)=-4x+4
2x+16=-4x+4
6x=-12
x=-2
When a problem comes along, you must whip it.
12 times 5 equals 60 plus 6 equals 66
4b+3s=72
6b+3s=96
Multiply the second equation by -1
-6b-3s=-96
Now you can cross out the +3s -3s
-2b=-24
Divide both sides by -2
b=12
s=8
So blouses cost $12 each and skirts cost $8 each
