Question

Simplify the expression by combining like terms. 16+8−3+6−9

Answer 1

I believed the answer is 18

Answer 2

Explanation:

16+8−3+6−9 = (16+8+6) + (-3 -9)

= 30 + (-12)

= 18

If two numbers have opposite sign, subtract and put the bigger number sign for the result