Question

Use number properties to simplify the following expression.

-5 + (5 + 3)

show each step in simplifying the expression and explain which property you used in each step.

Answer 1

The answer is
-5+8
=3

Answer 2

3

Step-by-step explanation:

the answer is 3, because you always have to add the numbers in parantheses first. and 5+3= 8 (commutive of addition). u bring down the -5 and you have -5 + 8 = 3.

-5+(5+3)

-5+8

3