SOLUTION: 5-7+2x10= I don't understand why the answer is 18 instead of 22 Can you explain why ? I need to know how this algebra expression is simplified .

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Question 993195: 5-7+2x10=

I don't understand why the answer is 18 instead of 22
Can you explain why ?
I need to know how this algebra expression is simplified .

Answer by farohw(175)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

5 - 7 + 2 * 10 --> (-2) + (20) = 18

Do you see how I got the answer of 18?






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