Question

2 - [7+5 - (-4)]
show work too, please

Answer 1

We will use PEMDAS to solve this equation.

2-[7+5-(-4)]

2-[12-(-4)]

2-[16] You can remove the brackets at this point, if you want.

-14

Answer: -14

Answer 2

-14

Explanation:

2- (7+5 - (-4)) ---- add 7 and 5

2 - (12 - (-4)) ----- subtract -4 from 12

2 - 16

= -14