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What is the value of the expression −37 − 15 − (−27)?

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Answer:

-25

Explanation:

  • Use this rule: -a - b - (-c) = -a + -b + c


-37 - 15 - \left(-27\right)\\= -37 + -15 + 27\\-37 + -15 = -52\\= -52 + 27\\= 27 - 52\\= -25

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