Question

Practice: Adding and Subtras
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1) What is the sum?
8+(-3) + (-8) =

Answer 1

-3

Explanation:

Solving the first part: 8+(-3):

As we know, a + and a - together result in a single -.

So, 8+(-3) is the same as 8-3, which is equal to 5.

Similarly, solving the second part: 5+(-8):

We can simplify this to 5-8 which gives us -3.

Therefore, your final answer will be -3.

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