Question

Question

Which expression is equivalent to 4−22−3?
Responses

−16
negative 16

−8
negative 8

8
8

16

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \( 4 - 22 - 3 \), we perform the operations step-by-step:

1. Start with the expression: \[ 4 - 22 - 3 \]

2. First, subtract \( 22 \) from \( 4 \): \[ 4 - 22 = -18 \]

3. Next, subtract \( 3 \) from \( -18 \): \[ -18 - 3 = -21 \]

Thus, \( 4 - 22 - 3 = -21 \).

Since none of the provided responses (−16, −8, 8, 16) equal -21, it looks like there may be a mistake in the original expression or the provided options. The resulting value from the expression is \(-21\).