Question

simplify the following expression.
-1 - (-590.173)
a. -591.173
b. -589.173
c. 590.173
d. 589.173

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify the double negative

Recall that subtracting a negative is like adding the positive. So, \(-1 - (-590.173)\) becomes \(-1 + 590.173\).

Step2: Perform the addition

Calculate \(-1 + 590.173\). We can think of this as \(590.173 - 1\), which equals \(589.173\).

Answer:

D. 589.173