Question

Use properties of addition and subtraction to evaluate the expression.

−28−47−12

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Answer 1

Your answer is -87. Glad I could help!

Answer 2

The answer is -87

Explanation:

This problem bothers on the well we understand how to solve expressions using "minus" operators

Given the expression

−28−47−12

Let's begin by solving the first two terms

Hints: using monetary terms say in dollars

MINUS = OWING

PLUS = HAVING

so in this case we are owing

$28, $47 and $12

We are owing altogether $87

Now Mathematically

-(28+47+12)

-(87)

=-87