Question

What is -17 + (-12) + 43 -A =
if A is -16

(10 pts)

Answer 1

30

Explanation:

-17 + (-12) + 43 - A = -17 + (-12) + 43 - (-16)

= -29 + 43 + 16

= -29 + 59

= 30

Answer 2

30

Explanation:

• A = -16

Solving in steps;

• - 17 + (- 12) + 43 - A=
• -17 - 12 + 43 - (-16) =
• -29 + 43 + 16 =
• 14 + 16 =
• 30