solve -5-(3^2+2)

Question

I'm doing Algebra 1 in ninth grade and ive done this problem multiple times. ive tried to figure it out myself so i know how to do it but its impossible for me! on the calculator the answer is -16 but i cant seem to make it add up to it. Help?

Answer 1

-5-(3^2+2)

3^2=3*3=9

9+2=11

-5-11=(- 5) +(- 11)= - 16

Comments

subtracting a number is the same as adding its opposite
-11=+(-11)
Example: 2 - 5 = 2+(-5)= - 3

Answer 2

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