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2-43.
Without a calculator, compute the value of each expression below. Homework Help ✎
−3 + 6
(−2)(−9)
−4 − 9 − 11
−12 − 18
(−8)(−2)(−2)(2)
7 + (−19)
−15 ÷ 15
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Keep track of negative signs.
Change all the subtraction to addition. −4 + (−9) + (−11)
−24
Follow the steps in part (c).
It might be helpful to change −8 to a fraction.
Remember to reduce.
Keep track of negative signs.
If the larger number is negative the answer will be negative.
Turn the problem into a fraction.
Any number divided by itself = 1.