Use number properties to simplify the following expression.

-5 + (5 + 3)

in the box below, show each step in simplifying the expression and explain which property you used in each step.
i already have
-5 + 5 + 3
5 + 3 = 8:
8 - 5
8 - 5 = 3
3
but i need to know what properties are used in this answer.

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