Evaluate the expression for n = –12, p = 3, and q = –13.

Question

n + p + q =

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \( n + p + q \) for \( n = -12 \), \( p = 3 \), and \( q = -13 \), we simply substitute the values into the expression:

\[ n + p + q = -12 + 3 + (-13) \]

Now, we can perform the addition step-by-step:

1. First, calculate \( -12 + 3 \): \[ -12 + 3 = -9 \]

2. Next, add \( -13 \): \[ -9 + (-13) = -9 - 13 = -22 \]

Thus, the value of the expression is:

\[ \boxed{-22} \]