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Evaluate : 3² x (-2)³ x 5 Working out:​

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Answer: 180

Explanation:

Use the order of operations: PEMDAS

Parenthesis

Exponents

Multiplication/Division

Addition/Subtraction

3² x (-2)³ x 5 >There is nothing to simplify within parenthesis

>Exponents are next in Order of Operations

(3)(3) x (-2)(-2) x 5 >This is the exponents expanded

9 x 4 x 5 >Multiply from left to right

36 x 5

180

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