Evaluate the expression.

–6 – (–27 ) + 5 =

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To evaluate the expression \(-6 - (-27) + 5\), we can follow these steps:

  1. Start by simplifying \(-(-27)\):

    • \(-(-27) = 27\)
  2. Now rewrite the expression: \[ -6 + 27 + 5 \]

  3. Next, calculate \(-6 + 27\): \[ -6 + 27 = 21 \]

  4. Now, add 5 to this result: \[ 21 + 5 = 26 \]

Therefore, the value of the expression \(-6 - (-27) + 5\) is \(\boxed{26}\).