SOLUTION: I am having problems trying to figure out how to do this equation. I am asked to perform the following operation: 16-14/(5)(4)-20 what I got as an answer is 0 a I on the right tra

Question 106611: I am having problems trying to figure out how to do this equation. I am asked to perform the following operation:
16-14/(5)(4)-20 what I got as an answer is 0 a I on the right track here?
Thank you for your help, Barbara
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
16-14/(5)(4)-20
Assuming you have copied this problem correctly it unfolds this way:
=16 -(14/5)*4 - 2-
= 16 - (56/5) -2
= 14 - (56/5)
= (70/5) - (56/5)
= 14/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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