Question

IF b= -8 and a= 3 what are the steps to solve the following:

b -a - 3 =

Answer 1

Let's plug in the variables.

(-8) - 3 - 3 is the same as saying -8 + -3 + -3

So, -8 + -3 + -3 or (-8) - 3 - 3 = -14

Thus the answer is: 14

Answer 2

the correct answer is -14