Perform the Indicated Computation

question 56

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated computation.
--18 + -17 - -4

• A)-5
• B)31
• C)5
• D)-31

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Definitions:

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory that posits that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.

Preferences

The likes, desires, or choices a person has, which influence their behavior and decision-making, often considered in economics, psychology, and ethics.

Justice

The principle of moral righteousness and fairness that governs individual behavior and societal laws.

Beneficence

A principle in ethics and morality that refers to the act of doing good or performing actions for the benefit of others.