Which of the following is the simplest form of
$(- 8) + (- 7) - (- 2)$

$- 17$

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$13$

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Solution

The correct option is C
$- 13$

Simplification:
$\Rightarrow (- 8) + (- 7) - (- 2)$
$\Rightarrow - 8 - 7 + 2$
$\Rightarrow - 13$
Hence, Option(C) is correct.

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