Question

Determine the value of the expression below
9 + 3(10 ÷ 2) − 52

Answer 1

–28

Explanation:

9 + 3(10 ÷ 2) – 52

Solve parentheses first: 9 + 3(5) – 52

Order of Operations says to solve multiplication next: 9 + 15 – 52

Simplify the addition: 24 – 52

Subtract 52 – 24 and negate the answer: –28

Answer 2

-28

Explanation: