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

Question

Responses

14
14

20
20

−20
negative 20

−14
negative 14

Answer 1

To add (−3) and (−17), you simply combine the two negative numbers:

\[ −3 + (−17) = −3 − 17 \]

When you subtract 17 from 3, you get:

\[ −3 − 17 = −20 \]

Therefore, the answer is:

\[ \text{−20} \]

The correct response is −20.