SOLUTION: -1/4 -2 * 3/4 -5 * -3 not sure how to type fractions hope it's right if not I apologize (* is )multiplacation

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Question 86263: -1/4 -2 * 3/4 -5 * -3
not sure how to type fractions hope it's right if not I apologize (* is )multiplacation
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(-1/4) -2 * (3/4) -5 * -3
Comment:
The rule is
"perform multiplication and division from left to right"
After doing that
"perform addition and subtraction from left to right"
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Your Problem:
= (-1/4) - (3/2) + 15
That takes care of multiplication and division.
= (-1/4) - (6/4) + 15
= (-7/4) + 15
= 13 1/4
That takes care of addition and subtraction
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Cheers,
Stan H.