Find the Exact Value (3-8)+(5-(-2))

$(3 - 8) + (5 - (- 2))$

Step 1

Multiply $- 1$ by $- 2$ .

$3 - 8 + 5 + 2$

Step 2

Subtract $8$ from $3$ .

$- 5 + 5 + 2$

Step 3

Add $- 5$ and $5$ .

$0 + 2$

Step 4

Add $0$ and $2$ .

$2$