Question

Use properties of addition and subtraction to evaluate the expression.

−24−8−26

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Answer 1

24 + (-26) + (-8)

-24 + - 26 + -8 They all have the same signs)

-50 + -8

-58

Explanation:

Answer 2

THIS IS SO EASY!
Use the method of "Writing it as a sum". (meaning use addition signs.)
Use commutative property (Change order of expression of the same signs).


How to solve:
1.) They are all negatives so add.
-24 + (-26) + (-8)
-24 + - 26 + -8 They all have the same signs)
-50 + -8
-58

When you are writing it as a sum, you're basically adding it's additive inverse.