1. Problem: What is the sum of -3 and 5? 2. Formula: To find the sum of two numbers, add them using the rule for addition of integers. 3. Important rule: When adding a negative and a positive number, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the number with the larger absolute value. 4. Calculation: $$-3 + 5 = 5 - 3 = 2$$ 5. Explanation: Since 5 is positive and larger in absolute value than -3, the result is positive 2. 6. Final answer: The sum of -3 and 5 is **2**. Answer choice: b) 2