Question

Three less than the product of negative 12 1/2 and 4.8

Answer 1

- 63

Explanation:

Let's translate the sentences into expressions:

1. "product of negative 12 1/2 and 4.8" means:

(-12 1/2)*(4.8)

I'll simplify this by stating (-12.5)*(4.8)

2. "three less than" means subtract 3, or

-3

Now combine the two expressions:

(-12.5)*(4.8) - 3

(-60) - 3

= - 63