10. Simplify this expression: 13 + (-12) - (-5) = ?

A.-30

B. - 6

C. 6

D. 30

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Cecilia Huff

5 May, 23:32

10. Simplify this expression: 13 + (-12) - (-5) = ?

A.-30

B. - 6

C. 6

D. 30

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Jackie · Answer 1

C) 6

Step-by-step explanation:

13 + (-12) - (-5) = 13 + (-12) + 5

= 1 + 5

= 6

13 & (-12) have different sign, so subtract and put the sign of the greater number's sign.

Draven · Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Noting that

+ (-) is equivalent to subtraction

- (-) is equivalent to addition

Given

13 + ( - 12) - ( - 5)

= 13 - 12 + 5

= 1 + 5

= 6 → C

10. Simplify this expression: 13 + (-12) - (-5) = ?A.-30B. - 6C. 6D. 30

10. Simplify this expression: 13 + (-12) - (-5) = ?

A.-30

B. - 6

C. 6

D. 30