SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operations in the proper order: -17 - ( -2)( -6) + (- 24)/( -3)

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Question 37167: Perform the indicated operations in the proper order:
-17 - ( -2)( -6) + (- 24)/( -3)

Answer by vidhyak(98)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-17 - ( -2)( -6) + (- 24)/( -3)
Paranthesis takes the highest preference
Multiplication and division takes the next preference
and then addition and subtraction

-17 - ( -2)( -6) + (- 24)/( -3)
-17 - ( -2 * -6) + (- 24/ -3)
-17 - (+12) + (+8)
-17 - 12 + 8
-21


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