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To calculate: The simplified value of the expression
Answer to Problem 16OE
The simplified value of the expression
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The expression
Formula used:
The addition of two negative numbers is always a negative number.
Calculation:
Consider the expression
Recall that addition of two negative numbers is always a negative number.
Simplify it,
Thus, the simplified value of the expression
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