-17-(-16)+(-13)

To solve the expression \(-17 - (-16) + (-13)\), follow these steps: 1. Start by simplifying \(- (-16)\): \[ -(-16) = 16 \] 2. Now rewrite the expression with this simplification: \[ -17 + 16 + (-13) \] 3. 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: \[ \boxed{-14} \]