Here is your equation:
[tex](-8+35) + |-16+4|[/tex]
Let's start with the equation in | |. ←These signs are used for absolute value. Absolute value is the distance between a number and 0. Absolute value is ALWAYS positive.
Here is the equation in the | |:
[tex]-16 + 4[/tex]
The negative number is greater than the positive number. That means your answer will be negative. When adding a greater negative number and a positive number, you can just subtract the positive number from the negative number and add the negative(-) sign.
[tex]16-4 = 12[/tex]
Add the (-) sign and it becomes:
[tex]12 \rightarrow -12[/tex]
Remember you have to find the absolute value of it, and absolute value is ALWAYS positive.
[tex]|-12| \rightarrow 12[/tex]
Here is your new equation:
[tex](-8+35)+12[/tex]
In the parentheses, the positive number is greater than the negative number. An easier way to do it is to subtract the negative number from the positive number.
[tex]35-8 = 27[/tex]
Here is your new(and last) equation:
[tex]27+12[/tex]
Add:
[tex]27+12=39[/tex]
The answer choice that matches is C, so that means your answer is C. 39
If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments! :)
