Question

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

−20
negative 20

−14
negative 14

14
14

20

Answer 1

To add \(-3\) and \(-17\), you can simply add the absolute values and then apply the negative sign since both numbers are negative.

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

Thus, the answer is \(-20\) or negative 20.