Q50. - Algebra 2

Question

Find the value of each expression.

 

50. $\mathbf{8}\mathbf{+}\left(\mathbf{-}\mathbf{5}\right)$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The value of $8+\left(-5\right)$ is 3.

Step 1 – Description of step.

Write 8 as $3+5$ into $8+\left(-5\right)$.

 

$3+5+\left(-5\right)$

Step 2 – Inverse property.

For any real number $a$, $a+\left(-a\right)=0=\left(-a\right)+a$.

Step 3 – Apply inverse property.

Apply inverse property to the expression in step 1 and simplify.

$3+0=3$

Therefore, the value of $8+\left(-5\right)$ is 3.