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What is the value of the expression -23 - 12 - (-33)?

A: -2
B: 22
C: -68
D: 44

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Answer: -2

Explanation:

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Answer: -2 ==> A

Explanation:

-23 - 12 - (-33) =

-23 - 12 + 33 = ==> subtracting by a negative number is basically adding by the positive number

-(23 + 12) + 33 =

-35 + 33 =

-(35 - 33)=-2 ==> A

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