Problem 59
Question
Simplify each series of additions and subtractions. $$-23-11-(-7)+(-25)$$
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The simplified result of the series \( -23-11-(-7)+(-25) \) is -59.
1Step 1: Identify the operations and numbers
Identify the operations and the positive or negative numbers involved. The series in question is \( -23-11-(-7)+(-25) \)
2Step 2: Simplify Negative Signs
Simplify the negatives. Remember that when a subtraction sign immediately precedes a negative number, this can be simplified to addition. The revised series becomes \( -23-11+7+(-25) \)
3Step 3: Perform Addition and Subtraction
Lastly, perform the simplifications in order: first perform the subtraction and then perform addition. So, add the negative numbers together and then add 7. This simplified down to \(-23-11-25+7\).
4Step 4: Final Simplification
Perform the operations which simplifies to \(-59\).
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