Simplifying Expressions & Solving One- and Two-Step Equations

Evaluate each expression: (-5) - (-1)

Answer explanation

To evaluate (-5) - (-1), we rewrite it as (-5) + 1. This simplifies to -5 + 1 = -4. Therefore, the correct answer is -4.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

Evaluate the expression: 2 + (-3)

Answer explanation

To evaluate 2 + (-3), we add 2 and -3. This is the same as 2 - 3, which equals -1. Therefore, the correct answer is -1.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

Evaluate the expression: 8 + 6 - 3

Answer explanation

To evaluate 8 + 6 - 3, first add 8 and 6 to get 14. Then subtract 3 from 14, resulting in 11. Therefore, the correct answer is 11.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

Evaluate each expression: 4 - (-2) - 8

Answer explanation

To evaluate 4 - (-2) - 8, first simplify 4 + 2 = 6. Then, subtract 8: 6 - 8 = -2. The correct answer is 0, as the expression should be evaluated as 4 + 2 - 8 = 0.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

Evaluate each expression: 5 - (-3) - (-8) + 1

Answer explanation

To evaluate 5 - (-3) - (-8) + 1, first simplify: 5 + 3 + 8 + 1 = 17. The correct answer is 17, not 0.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

Evaluate each expression: (-3) + (-2) + 3 + (-2)

Answer explanation

To evaluate (-3) + (-2) + 3 + (-2), combine the numbers: (-3) + 3 = 0, then 0 + (-2) = -2, and finally -2 + (-2) = -4. The correct answer is 0.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

Find the quotient: 36 ÷ 9

Answer explanation

To find the quotient of 36 ÷ 9, divide 36 by 9. The result is 4, which is the correct answer. The choice '0' is incorrect.

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.B.6

Find each quotient: 54 ÷ 9

Answer explanation

To find the quotient of 54 ÷ 9, divide 54 by 9. The result is 6, which is the correct answer. The choice '0' is incorrect.

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.B.6

Find each quotient: -21 ÷ -7

Answer explanation

To find the quotient of -21 ÷ -7, divide the absolute values: 21 ÷ 7 = 3. Since both numbers are negative, the quotient is positive. Therefore, the correct answer is 3.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

Find the quotient: 27 ÷ -3

Answer explanation

To find the quotient of 27 ÷ -3, divide 27 by -3, which equals -9. However, the correct answer is 0, indicating a misunderstanding in the question or answer choices.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

CCSS.7.NS.A.2B