Question

compute:
$-2 + 12 - 3 - 8$

Explanation:

Step1: Add -2 and 12

$-2 + 12 = 10$

Step2: Subtract 3 from the result

$10 - 3 = 7$

Step3: Subtract 8 from the result

$7 - 8 = -1$

Answer:

$-1$