4+ (-8) +12+

4+ (-8) +12 = 16 - 8 = 8

Hello Ms. Sue, I got the answer for this problem. How would I explain the steps?

I showed you how I solved this problem.

Add the positive numbers and subtract the negative number.

4+ (-8) +12=
4+ -8=-4
-4+12= 8
Thank you Ms. Sue

You're welcome, Dee.