SOLUTION: Hello I am just starting back to school and it has been a long time since I've had to do any math problems, let alone Pre-Algebra. I am learning to perform the Order of Operati

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Question 742454: Hello
I am just starting back to school and it has been a long time since I've had to do any math problems, let alone Pre-Algebra. I am learning to perform the Order of Operations. I am using the P,E,M,D,A,S method. My problem is...
(-36 / 6) - (4 / 4) so far I have this

-36 4____ But should'nt 4/4=1, -36/6=6 or = to 1
6 4
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

(-36 / 6) - (4 / 4)
4/4 = 1
-36/6 = -6
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= -6 - 1
= -7