Problem 16

Question

Perform the indicated subtraction. $$-29-21$$

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer

-50

1Step 1: Understanding the Problem

First, the problem wants to subtract 21 from -29. It's vital to remember the rule for subtracting positive numbers, which is the same as adding its negative.

2Step 2: Perform the Subtraction

Thus, -29 - 21 can be rewritten as -29 + (-21).

3Step 3: Final Calculation

When you add these two numbers (-29 and -21), you get -50.

Problem 15

Problem 16

Other exercises in this chapter

Problem 15

Evaluate each expression for $x=7$ and $y=5$. $$2 x+y$$

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Problem 15

Identify each natural number as prime or composite. If the number is composite, find its prime factorization. $$20$$

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Problem 16

In Exercises $15-28,$ simplify each algebraic expression, or explain why the expression cannot be simplified. $$6 x^{2}+18 x^{2}$$

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Problem 16

perform the indicated multiplication. $$-\frac{5}{7} \cdot\left(-\frac{3}{8}\right)$$

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