Simplify
- $$3 + ( - 17 ) - ( - 19 ) - 2 + 8$$

question 79

Multiple Choice

Simplify.
- $$3 + ( - 17 ) - ( - 19 ) - 2 + 8$$

• A) \(- 5\)
• B) 15
• C) 11
• D) \(- 23\)

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