simplify the expression

Question

-4 + (-1) - (-3)

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \(-4 + (-1) - (-3)\), we can follow these steps:

1. Rewrite the expression clearly: \[ -4 + (-1) + 3 \] (since subtracting a negative is the same as adding the positive).

2. Now we can combine the numbers: \[ -4 - 1 + 3 \]

3. First, combine \(-4\) and \(-1\): \[ -4 - 1 = -5 \]

4. Now add \(3\) to \(-5\): \[ -5 + 3 = -2 \]

So, the simplified expression is: \[ \boxed{-2} \]