Simplify. -(-(1)/(4))

Name: Problem 104, Chapter 4: Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra
Uploaded: 2020-07-27T21:56:35-08:00
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Channel: Michelle Nguyen
Description: Simplify. -(-(1)/(4))

step 1 Here we're multiplying negative 1 times negative 1 fourth and that gives us 1 fourth.

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Simplify. $$ -\left(-\frac{1}{4}\right) $$

   Simplify.
$$
-\left(-\frac{1}{4}\right)
$$

Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra

Julie Miller, Molly… 2nd Edition

Chapter 4, Problem 104

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07/27/2020

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Step 1: Recognize that we have a negative sign outside the parentheses. Show more…

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Key Concepts

Double Negation

This concept states that applying a negative sign twice (or negating a negative value) results in a positive value. It is a fundamental property in algebra used to simplify expressions by recognizing that a double negative cancels out.

Multiplication of Negative Numbers

In arithmetic, multiplying two negative numbers yields a positive product. This property underlies the simplification process when a negative sign is applied to another negative number, effectively turning the expression positive.

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