Chapter 12.3, Problem 38E

To determine

To find :the sum for $-17+8$ .

Answer to Problem 38E

The sum for $-17+8$ is $-9$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given : the expressionis $-17+8$ .

Calculation: for find the sum of this expression add both numbers,

  $-17+8=-9\text{ [subtract]}$

Hence, The sum for $-17+8$ is $-9$ .