SOLUTION: The problem is (3-8)-(-15+19). I know that when you see something like -(-6), it turns that negative six to positive, but since the operation is in parenthesis, how do I work this

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: The problem is (3-8)-(-15+19). I know that when you see something like -(-6), it turns that negative six to positive, but since the operation is in parenthesis, how do I work this problem? And what do I do first?This question is from textbook

Answer by stanbon(48545) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
--6 is the same as -(-6)
They both equal +6
Cheers,
Stan H.