Question

-2-17+12-(-4)

Answer 1

Let's simplify the expression step by step:

\[
-2 - 17 + 12 - (-4)
\]

1. Resolve the double negative: \(-(-4)\) becomes \(+4\).
2. Rewrite the expression:

\[
-2 - 17 + 12 + 4
\]

3. Now, combine the numbers from left to right:

\(-2 - 17 = -19\)

Now add \(12\):

\(-19 + 12 = -7\)

Now add \(4\):

\(-7 + 4 = -3\)

So, the final result is:

\[
\boxed{-3}
\]