SOLUTION: Evaluate the expression 17-(-x)- -10 when x=3

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Question 147855: Evaluate the expression 17-(-x)- -10 when x=3
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given 17-%28-x%29-+%28-10%29
Evaluate at x=3
Remember that subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive
17-%28-x%29-+%28-10%29
17-%28-3%29+%2B+10
17+%2B3+%2B+10
20%2B10
30