Question

5+(-2)

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

5 + (-2) = 3

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

To add these two numbers, follow these steps:

Step 1: Write down the numbers vertically, with the "+" sign in between.
5
+(-2)

Step 2: Remove the parentheses around -2. Since there is a negative sign in front of 2, it means we subtract 2 instead of adding it.
5
-2

Step 3: Subtract 2 from 5.
3

So, 5 + (-2) equals 3.