Solve (-x)-(-6x): Simplifying Expressions with Negative Terms

Question

Solve the following expression:

(x)(6x)= ? (-x)-(-6x)=\text{ ?}

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Step-by-Step Solution

First we need to remember the rule:

(x)=+x -(-x)=+x

Now let's rewrite the exercise in the following way:

x+6x= -x+6x=

Then, we will write -x on the number line and move 6 steps to the right:

5X5X5X000-X-X-X

Therefore, the solution is:

x+6x=5x -x+6x=5x

Answer

5x 5x