Question

Write an expression from the description. Then evaluate the expression. 23. 8 less than the product of 5 and -4. 24. 9 more than the quotient of -36 and -4.

Answer 1

23: 8-5×(-4)

24: 9+(-36)÷(-4)

Follow PEMDAS (parentheses exponents multiplication division addition subtraction)

23:

5×(-4)= -20

8-(-20) goes to 8+20.

8+20=28

24:

9+(-36)÷(-4)

-36÷(-4)=9

9+9=18

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