Q. Which expression is equivalent to 11−(−385) ?Choose 1 answer:(A) 11+385(B) 385+(−11)(C) 11+(−385)(D) −385−11
Understand Negative Subtraction: Understand the operation of subtraction of a negative number. Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. 11−(−a) is equivalent to 11+a.
Apply Understanding to Expression: Apply this understanding to the given expression.Replace the subtraction of the negative number with addition.11−(−3(5)/(8)) becomes 11+3(5)/(8).
Check Answer Choices: Check the answer choices to see which one matches the simplified expression.(A) 11+83(5) is the correct match.
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