Question

Simply the expression. -12 / 3 x (-8 + (-4) ^2 -6) + 2

Answer 1

The simplfifed form of the given expression is -2.

Explanation:

`(-12)/(3) * (-8 + (-4)^2 -6) + 2`

Use PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

First, solve the Parentheses

`-4* -4=16`

`(-12)/(3) * (-8 + (-4)^2 -6) + 2\\=(-12)/(3) * (-8 + 16 -6) + 2`

Now, subtract the number.

`-8-6=-14`

`(-12)/(3) * (-8 + 16 -6) + 2\\=(-12)/(3)* (-14+16)+2`

Now, add the number

`-14+16=2`

`(-12)/(3)* (-14+16)+2\\=(-12)/(3) * (2) + 2`

`-4 * (2)+2`

`-8+2=-6`

Answer 2

-2(4-x)/x

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