Question

Using the order of operations, what should be done first to evaluate 6 + StartFraction (negative 5 minus 7) over 2 EndFraction minus 8 (3)? Subtract 7 from –5. Multiply 8 and 3. Divide 7 by 2. Add 6 and –5. i neeed help plz

Answer 1

Multiply 8 and 3

Explanation:

6+ (-5-7/2) -8(3)

Using the order of operations

BODMAS

•BRACKET

•OFF

•DIVISION

•MULTIPLICATION

•ADDITION

•SUBTRACTION

The first step is to deal with the bracket

Which is

6+(-5-7/2)-24

Next is solve the next parenthesis

6+(-12/2)-24

Next

6+(-6)-24

Next

6-6-24

= -24