Question

Verify that-(-x) =x if

a) x=-7/8 b) 8/17

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Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

-(-7/8) = -7/8

7/8 = -7/8

false

-(-8/17) = 8/17

8/17 = 8/17

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

-(-x ) = x

a) x= 7/8

= -[- (7/ 8)] = 7/8 (∵ - × - = + )

∴- (- x ) = x is proved

b ) x = 8/ 17

= - ( - 8/17 ) = 8/ 17 (∵ - × - = + )

∴ - ( -x ) = x is proved.