SOLUTION: how do I simplify -6-(-3)+ 5-8

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Question 21405: how do I simplify -6-(-3)+ 5-8
Found 2 solutions by music974, queenofit:
Answer by music974(43) About Me  (Show Source):
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This equation is simplified by first making the two negative signs positive because two negatives make a positive. Now you get -6+5-8 and you add -6 and 5 which gives you -1-8. You add those together so your answer is -9.

Answer by queenofit(120) About Me  (Show Source):
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-6 + 3 + 5 - 8 = -6