Question

Work out 4 x (1+5-8)

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

• if you want to work this out use the order of operations

• parenthesis is first

• (1+5-8)

• we would first do 1 + 5 = 6

• then 6-8

• which the answer would make negative

• 6 - 8 = -2

• then you would do a positive x negative

• 4 x -2 = 8

• cause a positive x negative = positive

Answer 2

-8

Explanation:

1+5=6

6-8=-2

4x-2=-8