Evaluate the expression for w = –5 and x = 3.

w + x =

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To evaluate the expression \( w + x \) for \( w = -5 \) and \( x = 3 \), substitute the values into the expression:

\[ w + x = -5 + 3 \]

Now, perform the addition:

\[ -5 + 3 = -2 \]

Thus, the result is:

\[ w + x = -2 \]