Question

6 – (–(–7) + (–3)) – (–(–5) – 1 – (–8))​

Answer 1

6-7+(-3)-5-1-(-8)=-2

Answer 2

Let's break down the expression step by step:

1. Start with the innermost parentheses:

   • Inside the first pair of parentheses: –(–7) = 7 (double negation cancels out)
   • Inside the second pair of parentheses: –(–5) = 5 (double negation cancels out)
   • Inside the third pair of parentheses: –(–(–5) – 1 – (–8)) = –(5 – 1 + 8) = –12

2. Now substitute the results back into the main expression: 6 - (7 + (–3)) - (5 - 1 - (–8))

3. Continue simplifying:

   • Inside the second pair of parentheses: 7 + (–3) = 4
   • Inside the third pair of parentheses: 5 - 1 - (–8) = 5 - 1 + 8 = 12

4. Substitute the results back into the main expression again: 6 - 4 - 12

5. Finally, perform the subtraction: 6 - 4 - 12 = -10

So, the value of the expression is -10.