Question

Use properties of operations to add (−3) and (−17) .(1 point)
Responses

Answer 1

To add \(-3\) and \(-17\), you can use the properties of operations.

1. **Association Property of Addition**: This property allows us to group numbers in ways that are convenient. However, in this case, it isn't necessary.

2. **Commutative Property of Addition**: This property states that the order in which you add numbers does not change the sum. Again, it doesn't apply in this case, so we proceed directly to addition.

Now, simply add the two numbers together:

\[
-3 + (-17) = -3 - 17
\]

This can be thought of as starting at \(-3\) on the number line and moving \(17\) units to the left:

\[
-3 - 17 = -20
\]

So,

\[
-3 + (-17) = -20
\]

The final answer is \(-20\).