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

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