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What is the value of the expression (–5) -3?

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Answer:

-8

Step-by-step explanation:

( - 5 ) - 3

First, you have to open the brackets, which would give you

- 5 - 3

This would give you -8. Here, you are basically adding the two values, but since both the values have a negative sign, the answer will also be in a negative sign.

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