Question

Evaluate this expression if x = -4, y = 5, and z = -13.

x - (-z)

Answer 1

-17

Explanation:

x - (-z)

Subtracting a negative is like adding

x+z

x = -4 and z = -13

-4 + -13

-17

Answer 2

`-17`

Explanation:

Step 1: Evaluate the expression

`x - (-z)`

`-4 - (-(-13))`

`-4 - (13)`

`-4 - 13`

`-17`

Answer:
`-17`