Question

I need to know the steps to this question because I have the answer but not the steps. -7.1x2.3-5+0.4+(-1.1). The answer is -22.03. Help me with the steps to getting the answer.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

-7.1 · 2.3 − 5 + 0.4 + (-1.1)

Use order of operations PEMDAS: parenthesis, exponent, multiplication and division, addition and subtraction.

First, simplify the parenthesis.

-7.1 · 2.3 − 5 + 0.4 − 1.1

Next, multiplication:

-16.33 − 5 + 0.4 − 1.1

Finally, add and subtract.

-22.03