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WHAT IS THE RESULT :-47-(-29-9--16+-17)+20=

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    Do the bit in brackets first.
    -29-9=-38.
    -38--16 is a double negative so it's an addition. -38+16= -22.
    -22+-17=-39.
    So,
    -47--39=-8
    -8+20=12.
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    69diamond 

    answered 2 years ago

      -47-(-29-9--16+-17)+20= -47 -(-38-1) = -47+39 = 12
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      Skyadamani 

      answered 2 years ago

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