-11-(-5)-9-(-13)-(-5)
I know the answer is 3 but I need a step by step explanation

Step 1. When there is a in front of an expression in parentheses, change the sign of each term in the expression-> -11 + 5 - 9 - (-13) - (-5)
Step 2. When there is a in front of an expression in parentheses, change the sign of each term in the expression-> -11 + 5 - 9 + 13 - (-5)
Step 3. When there is a in front of an expression in parentheses, change the sign of each term in the expression -> -11 + 5 - 9 + 13 + 5
Step 4. Calculate the sum or difference
The ANSWER is 3 .

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