Question

what is -5 * (3 - 10)² - 3²? Every app I use gives me a different answer; please explain, and use PEMDAS.

Answer 1

You have to simplify:

Your answer: −254

Explanation:

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Answer 2

-5(3-10)²-3²

=-5(-7)²-3²

=(-5)(49)-3²

=-245-3²

=-245-9

=-254