Question

Simplify this expression: 13 + (–12) – (–5) = ?

A. 6
B. –30
C. –6
D. 30

Answer 1

=6

A. 6.

*The answer must have a positive sign.*

Explanation:

This question's it's about the order of operations. It stands for parenthesis, exponents, multiply, divide, add, and subtract. It must go left too right.

First, do parenthesis.

`13-12-(-5)`

Then, you subtract left to right

`13-12=1`

`1-(-5)`

Finally, add left to right.

`1+5=6`

It change negative to positive sign.

`=6`

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Answer 2

A - 6

Explanation:

13 + (–12) – (–5)

= 13 - 12 + 5;

= 6