Explain how to simplify the expression (-8) + (-3) + (-4) (7) / 14+9 (-2). Show the updated expression after each step you take.

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Jesse Gamble

8 June, 10:48

Explain how to simplify the expression (-8) + (-3) + (-4) (7) / 14+9 (-2). Show the updated expression after each step you take.

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Barton · Answer 1

Follow the order of operations. Multiplication and division being Equal to each other you'll need to go from left to right just like you are reading a book.

(-8) + (-3) + (-28) / 14+9 (-2)

(-8) + (-3) + (-2) + 9 (-2)

(-8) + (-3) + (-2) + (-18)

Then once all multiplication and division is completed you can move on to addition and subtraction. Same as before left to right.

-11 + (-2) + (-18)

-13 + (-18)

-31 is the answer