Question

What is 7 plus the sum of m and -17​

Answer 1

m - 10

Explanation:

7 plus = 7 +

The sum of m and -17 = m + (-17)

7 + (m + -17)

We can get rid of the parentheses

7 + m + -17

Combine like terms

7 + -17 = -10

m + -10

Get rid of the addition sign

m - 10