Question

Simplify the expression. -14 x 8 x 1/4 + (-22)

a. –50
b. –138
c. –470
d. –6

Answer 1

-14 x 8 x 1/4 + (-22)

Apply BODMAS

Open the brackets:
-14 x 8 x 1/4 + (-22) = -14 x 8 x 1/4 -22

Division
-14 x 8 x (1/4) - 22 = -14 x 8 x 0.25 - 22

Multiplication
(-14 x 8 x 0.25 )- 22 = -28 - 22

Subtraction
-28-22 = -50

Correct answer: A <-50>