Question

Simplify the expression to one number using order of operations:

\frac{-8\left(2-6\right)}{2}
2
−8(2−6)
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Answer 1

COMBINED OPERATIONS

Exercise

First, let's solve the subtraction (in parentheses):

`\mathsf{(-8\left(2-6\right))/(2)}`

`\mathsf{(-8(-4))/(2)}`

Now, let's solve the multiplication. Remember: in multiplication, two negative numbers will give a positive number:

`\mathsf{(-8(-4))/(2)}`

`\mathsf{(32)/(2)}`

Finally, let's solve the division:

`\mathsf{(32)/(2) = 16}`

Answer: 16