Question

solve -3 - { -9 - [ -7 - (6 - 12 ]}

Answer 1

start with simplfying the inner most brackets

Answer 2

(6-12)

Answer 3

can you simplify six minus twelve?

Answer 4

-6

Answer 5

cool, so now you have;

-3 - { -9 - [ -7 - (-6)]}


can you simplify this bit

[ -7 - (-6)] ?

Answer 6

1. 6-12 = -6
2. -7 - (-6) = -1
3. -9 - (-1) = -8
4. -3 - (-8) = 5

Answer 7

I think 5 is the answer

Answer 8

All those minus signs make it confusing , but you haven't made a mistake,
well done, 5 is correct \(\checkmark\) @marcyabc123

Answer 9

Thank you!