Question

Evaluate this expression if x = -4, y = 5, and z = -13.

x - (-z)

Answer 1

Answer:

-17

Step-by-step explanation:

x - (-z)

Subtracting a negative is like adding

x+z

x = -4 and z = -13

-4 + -13

-17

Answer 2

Answer:

$-17$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Evaluate the expression

$x - (-z)$

$-4 - (-(-13))$

$-4 - (13)$

$-4 - 13$

$-17$

Answer:  $-17$