SOLUTION: I have one problem on my homework that I just can't figure out. We are working on associative, distributive, commutative....situations right now. Directions are "use the rule for o

Question 398225: I have one problem on my homework that I just can't figure out. We are working on associative, distributive, commutative....situations right now. Directions are "use the rule for order of operations to simplify each expression as much as possible. The problem is this
7-3[2(-4-4)-3(-1-1)]
What I have tried is this and it seems many times, I keep coming up with the wrong answer.
7-3[2(-4-4)-3(-1-1)]
7-3[2(8)-3(2)]
7-3[16-6]
4(10)
40
I think I'm kind of close, all I know is the answer is supposed to be 37 and I can't for the life of me figure this one out.I just dont't know where I keep going wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks a bunch!
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7-3[2(-4-4)-3(-1-1)]
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= 7-3[2(-8)-3(-2)]
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= 7-3[-16+6]
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= 7-3[-10)
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= 7+30
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= 37
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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