SOLUTION: I have been trying for the past hour to come up with a number trick that results in -4, but I have had no luck. So far I have tried to add and subtact bu

Question 508833: I have been trying for the past hour to come up with a number trick that results in -4, but I have had no luck.
So far I have tried to add and subtact but if I do the problem again I end up with a different ending number. The number trick has to have at least six stages
Answer by jerryguo41(197) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If I understand your problem correctly your trying to make an expression = -4 If so a possible answer is listed below:

If not message me
note: The key is to find the easiest equation to get your answer and make up extensions that still equal the same number.
The equation above = after all the math
or... to make things simpler
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