Compute the Value of the Expression $- 20 + 16 + ( - 2 ) + ( - 3 )$

question 178

Multiple Choice

Compute the value of the expression. $- 20 + 16 + ( - 2 ) + ( - 3 )$

• A) -9
• B) -1
• C) 8
• D) 7
• E) -12

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