Question

Evaluate the following expression:
62 − 7(8 + 6 − 32)

Answer 1

188

Explanation:

Step 1: Distribute

62 − 7(8 + 6 − 32)

62 + (-7 * 8) + (-7 * 6) + (-7 * -32)

62 + (-56) + (-42) + (224)

Step 2: Combine the first two numbers

(62 - 56) - 42 + 224

6 - 42 + 224

Step 3: Combine the next two number

(6 - 42) + 224

-36 + 224

Step 4: Combine the last two number

-36 + 224

188

Answer: 188