Question

What is the value of -8 (17-12) over -2(8-(-2))

A. -4
B. -2
C. 2
D. 4

Answer 1

Answer:C

Explanation:

17-12=5

5*-8=-40

8-(-2)=8+2=10

10*-2=-20

-40/-20=2

Answer 2

C=2

Explanation:

-8(17-12)= -8(5)= -40

then

-2(8-(-2))= -2(10) = -20

so then

-40/-20

=-2