The expression $-5 + 61$ can be solved by adding the two numbers:

$-5 + 61 = 56$

So, the answer is $56$.

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Here are 5 related questions:

1. What is $61 - 5$?
2. How would you solve $-5 + (-61)$?
3. What is the result of $-61 + 5$?
4. How do you evaluate $5 + (-61)$?
5. What is the absolute value of $-5 + 61$?

Tip: When adding a negative number to a positive number, think of it as subtracting the absolute value of the negative number from the positive number.