Evaluate the Following Expression $$- 3 + ( - 8 ) - ( - 3 ) - 5$$

question 167

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the following expression: $$- 3 + ( - 8 ) - ( - 3 ) - 5$$

• A) -3
• B) -9
• C) -13
• D) 13
• E) none of these

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Systolic Pressure

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Cuff

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Blood Pressure Reading

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