Question

Use number properties to simplify the following expression.

-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

Add the number in the parentheses together which is 5+3=8
Then you’ll be left with -5+8 which equals 3
Answer: 3

Answer 2

3

Explanation:

-5 + (5 + 3)

-5 + 8

3