Question

find the sum.

1. $-13 + 5 + -4 + -5 = $

Explanation:

Step1: Group positive and negative terms

$(-13 + -4 + -5) + 5$

Step2: Calculate sum of negative terms

$-13 -4 -5 = -22$

Step3: Add the positive term

$-22 + 5$

Answer:

$-17$