Question

What is 7 + (-5) + (-3)

Answer 1

the answer is -1

Explanation:

simple:

7+(-5)

= +2 ( seven has the higher absolute value, so we go with positive)

+2 + (-3)

= -1 (we go with the negative this time because -3 has the higher absolute value)

(answer is above)

Answer 2

-1

Explanation:

7+(-5)+(-3)

7-5-3

7-8

=-1