Question

Use number properties to simplify the following expression. -5 + (5 + 3)

please LIST the properties to simplify the expression

Answer 1

Number Properties: PEMDAS

Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, & Subtraction



`- 5 + (5 + 3)`

1. Parentheses

`- 5 + (7) \\`
There Are No Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Or Addition

2. Subtraction

`2`