How is 8 – 6 ∙ 4 + 10 ÷ 2 = -21? Can someone show me step by step how they got it because I'm confused.

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Josh Dando · Answer 1 · 2022-08-15T11:03:51+0000

Explanation:

You always start with multiplication and division.

start with 6•4=24, then go to 10÷2=5.

Which leaves you with:

8-24+5

If you subtract 8 from -24 you get -16. Then -16+5 is -21.

Hope this helps!