Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.2 - Inconsistent and Dependent Systems and Their Applications - Exercise Set - Page 905: 51

Answer

The solution for indicated problem is $-1$.

Work Step by Step

Solve the given expression: Recall that $-\left( -a \right)=a$: $\begin{align} & -6-(-5)=-6+5 \\ & =-1 \end{align}$ Hence, the solution for the indicated problem is $-1$.
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