Evaluate the Expression $- 25 + [ - 17 + ( - 12 ) ]$

question 3

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the expression. $- 25 + [ - 17 + ( - 12 ) ]$

• A) \(- 45\)
• B) \(- 29\)
• C) \(- 91\)
• D) \(- 54\)
• E) \(- 38\)

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