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(-3)+5+(-5)+12=

Can someone break this down for me?
I just wanted to get some help ...

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The answer is nine your welcome
User Gumowy Kaczak
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Answer:


9

Explanation:


(-3)+5+(-5)+12=\\-3+5-5+12=\\5-5-3+12=\\-3+12=\\12-3=\\9

Whenever you are doing a problem that says
+(-n) (n for number), it's the same as subtracting that number.

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