Question

Simplify: - 5 + 2(8 - 12)

Answer 1

-13

Explanation:

Follow the Order of Operations:

1. Parentheses

2. Exponents

3. Multiplication and Division

4. Addition and Subtraction

Parentheses:

-5+2(-4)

Exponents:

There is no exponents so we can skip that step

Multiplication and Division:

-5-8

Addition and Subtraction:

-13

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Answer 2

-13

Explanation:

-5 + 2( 8 - 12 )

Distribute;

-5 + 2 ( 8 - 12 )

-5 + 16 - 24

Simplify;

-5 + 16 - 24

11 - 24

-13