26-38 + (-3) what is the answer.

So basically, first just do this step by step, or subtract 38 from 26 first.

26 - 38 is basically - (38 - 26), or - 12.

So then, it becomes - 12 + (-3)

A - and a + becomes - because you're adding negative 3.

-12 - 3

Which then becomes - 15.

The answer to your question is - 15