SOLUTION: -60 divided by (-3)(4)-2cubed +4 I'm not allowed to use a calculator My answer: -60 divided by -12 -8 +4 5-8+4 -3+4 1 But the answer is 17 So somewhere with the signs I hav

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Question 1080581: -60 divided by (-3)(4)-2cubed +4
I'm not allowed to use a calculator
My answer:
-60 divided by -12 -8 +4
5-8+4
-3+4
1
But the answer is 17 So somewhere with the signs I have missed something but where?

Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, MathTherapy:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can use a calculator but you can use a tutor?
-60/-3=20
20/4=5
5-2^3=5-8=-3
-3+4=1
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No, that's correct.
Either the answer is incorrect or the problem set up is incorrect.

Answer by MathTherapy(10555) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-60 divided by (-3)(4)-2cubed +4
I'm not allowed to use a calculator
My answer:
-60 divided by -12 -8 +4
5-8+4
-3+4
1
But the answer is 17 So somewhere with the signs I have missed something but where?
To get the help and a CORRECT answer, you need to state the problem MORE CLEARLY. 
Obviously, it can't be: %28-+60%29%2F%28%28-+3%29%284%29%29+-+2%5E3+%2B+4, so it must be something else.
Use parentheses and whatever else is necessary so the problem won't be ambiguous! Then repost!