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simplify a*(-1)

Solution

simplify

a \cdot (- 1)

Solution

- a

Solution steps

a (- 1)

Apply rule:

a (- b) = - ab

a (- 1) = - a \cdot 1

= - a \cdot 1

Apply rule:

a \cdot 1 = a

= - a

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a*(-1) ?
The solution to a*(-1) is -a