Question

homework 4 - (2nd quarter)
the number line shows
a point located at -5.
what is the value of
-(-5)?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the rule of negative signs

The rule is that the negative of a negative number is a positive number. Mathematically, for a number \( a \), \( -(-a)=a \).

Step2: Apply the rule to \(-(-5)\)

Using the rule from Step 1, when \( a = 5 \), we have \( -(-5)=5 \).

Answer:

\( 5 \)