Question

-5 + (5 + 3)

In the box below, show each step in simplifying the expression and explain which property you used in each step.

Answer 1

Answer:3

Step-by-step explanation: So if we start by breaking it down -5+ (5+3) we do the parentheses first (5+3) which equals 8. Then we are left with (-5)+8 and it would equal 3.