Q. Which expression has the same value as 3−(−10) ?3+1010+(−3)3−1010−3
Understand Expression: Understand the original expression.The original expression is 3−(−10), which involves subtracting a negative number from a positive number.Subtracting a negative is the same as adding its positive counterpart.So, 3−(−10) is equivalent to 3+10.
Compare Options: Compare the original expression to the given options.We need to find which expression has the same value as 3+10.Option A: 3+10 is exactly the same as our simplified original expression.Option B: 10+(−3) is adding a negative number to a positive number, which is not the same as our original expression.Option C: 3−10 is subtracting a positive number from another positive number, which is not the same as our original expression.Option D: 10−3 is subtracting a smaller positive number from a larger positive number, which is not the same as our original expression.
Confirm Correct Expression: Confirm the correct expression.The correct expression that has the same value as 3−(−10) is 3+10, which is Option A.
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