Question

Simplify this expression: 13 + (–12) – (–5) = ?
A. 6
B. –6
C. –30
D. 30

Answer 1

13+(-12) is the same as 13-12 which is 1

1-(-5)

two negatives make a positive so this really means
1+5 which equals 6
=A.

Answer 2

13 + (-12) - (-5)

13 - 12 + 5

1 + 5

= 6.

Answer is A)