Question

What is (-1) x a equal to?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(-1)a = -1 × a

= -a

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Answer 2

Answer:

-a

Step-by-step explanation:

(-1) × a is simmilar to 1 × a. Since it's negative, we can write it as -1a. In algebra, adding 1 as the coefficient isn't necessary. That leaves us to -a.