To solve the expression \(-17 - (-16) + (-13)\), follow these steps:
Start by simplifying \(- (-16)\): \[ -(-16) = 16 \]
Now rewrite the expression with this simplification: \[ -17 + 16 + (-13) \]
Perform the addition and subtraction from left to right:
First, calculate \(-17 + 16\): \[ -17 + 16 = -1 \]
Then, add \(-13\): \[ -1 + (-13) = -1 - 13 = -14 \]
So, the final answer is: \[ \boxed{-14} \]