To determine the negative of [tex]\(-3\)[/tex], follow these steps:
1. Start with the given number, which is [tex]\(-3\)[/tex].
2. The term "negative of" means to change the sign of the given number.
3. Since the given number is [tex]\(-3\)[/tex], its negative would involve changing the sign from negative to positive.
Therefore, the negative of [tex]\(-3\)[/tex] is [tex]\(3\)[/tex].
