Algebra 1

Question

5-3 -[-(-9)]+13
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Answer 1

To simplify the expression 5-3 -[-(-9)]+13, we'll start by simplifying the innermost parentheses:

-(-9) = 9

Now, we can simplify the expression further:

5 - 3 - 9 + 13

Next, we perform the subtraction and addition operations from left to right:

5 - 3 = 2

2 - 9 = -7

-7 + 13 = 6

Therefore, the simplified expression is 6.