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Find the sum of 2 + (-5) + 3.

a. 0
b. 10
c. -10
d. 5

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Final answer:

When adding integers, the sum will have the same sign as the larger number. In this case, the sum of 2 + (-5) + 3 is 0.

Step-by-step explanation:

When adding integers, you simply add the numbers while considering their signs.

  1. If both numbers are positive, the sum will be positive. For example, 2 + 3 = 5.
  2. If both numbers are negative, the sum will be negative. For example, -5 + (-3) = -8.
  3. If the numbers have different signs, subtract the smaller number from the larger number and give the sum the sign of the larger number. For example, -5 + 3 = -2.

Applying these rules to 2 + (-5) + 3, we first add 2 and -5 to get -3. Then we add -3 and 3 to get 0. Therefore, the sum is 0.

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