Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 1 - Section 1.5 - Subtracting Real Numbers - Exercise Set - Page 46: 43

Answer

$-26$

Work Step by Step

Evaluate the signs and follow the order of operations. In this case left to right when proposed with addition and subtraction. $-10-(-8)+(-4)-20=-10+8-4-20=-2-4-20=-6-20=-26$
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