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The sum of 5 and −17, increased by 8.

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To find the sum of 5 and -17, you add them together:

5 + (-17) = -12

Now, to increase this sum by 8, you simply add 8 to it:

-12 + 8 = -4

So, the result of the sum of 5 and -17, increased by 8, is -4.

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