Determine whether the two binomials are or are not opposites.
-x - 4 and 4 - x
A) Opposites
B) Not opposites

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Two binomials are considered opposites if they have the same terms in reverse order and opposite signs. In this case, we have x - 4 and 4 - x. If we reverse the terms in 4 - x, we get -x + 4. Now we can see that x - 4 and -x + 4 are identical except for the order of the terms and the signs. Thus, they are opposites. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Determine Whether the Two Binomials Are or Are Not Opposites