To find the sum of the given numbers, we need to add both the positive and negative numbers together. Let's break this down step by step:
1. List the given numbers:
[tex]\[
-8, -3, 5, -2, 9
\][/tex]
2. Separate the numbers into positive and negative groups:
- Negative numbers:
[tex]\[
-8, -3, -2
\][/tex]
- Positive numbers:
[tex]\[
5, 9
\][/tex]
3. Sum the negative numbers:
[tex]\[
-8 + (-3) + (-2) = -8 - 3 - 2 = -13
\][/tex]
4. Sum the positive numbers:
[tex]\[
5 + 9 = 14
\][/tex]
5. Add the totals of the positive and negative numbers:
[tex]\[
-13 + 14 = 1
\][/tex]
Therefore, the final result is [tex]\( \mathbf{1} \)[/tex].
So, the correct answer is:
[tex]\[
\boxed{1}
\][/tex]
