Question

(-8 + 35) + |-16 + 4| A. 15 B. 31 C. 39 D. 55

Answer 1

Here is your equation:

`(-8+35) + |-16+4|`

Let's start with the equation in | |. ←These signs are used for absolute value. Absolute value is the distance between a number and 0. Absolute value is ALWAYS positive.

Here is the equation in the | |:

`-16 + 4`

The negative number is greater than the positive number. That means your answer will be negative. When adding a greater negative number and a positive number, you can just subtract the positive number from the negative number and add the negative(-) sign.

`16-4 = 12`

Add the (-) sign and it becomes:

`12 \rightarrow -12`

Remember you have to find the absolute value of it, and absolute value is ALWAYS positive.

`|-12| \rightarrow 12`

Here is your new equation:

`(-8+35)+12`

In the parentheses, the positive number is greater than the negative number. An easier way to do it is to subtract the negative number from the positive number.

`35-8 = 27`

Here is your new(and last) equation:

`27+12`

Add:

`27+12=39`

The answer choice that matches is C, so that means your answer is C. 39

If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments! :)

Answer 2

Hey there!

You could do PEMDAS to solve this equation

`Parentheses`

`Exponents`

`Multiplication`

`Division`

`Addition`

`Subtraction`

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`(-8 +35)`
`+ |-`
`16`
`+`
`4|`

`(-8 + 35)`
`= 27`

`27 +`
`|-16` +
`4 |`

`-16 +`
`4`
`= -12`

`27 +`
`|-12|`

`-12 =`
`+12`

`27 + 12`
`= 39`

Therefore your answer would most likely be:
`option`
`C.`
`39`

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

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