Use properties of operations to add (−3) and (−17) .(1 point)

Question

Responses

20
20

−20
negative 20

−14
negative 14

14

Answer 1

To add the numbers \((-3)\) and \((-17)\), you simply sum the two negative numbers:

\[ -3 + (-17) = -3 - 17 = -20 \]

Thus, the result is \(-20\).

The correct response is:

−20 (negative 20)