SOLUTION: I have tried working this one several times. My answer does not match the textbook answer. Please help. Thank you. -5-[(2-3)-4]= -5-[(2+-3)-4]= -5-[-1-4]= -5-[-1+-4]= -5-

Algebra ->  Expressions -> SOLUTION: I have tried working this one several times. My answer does not match the textbook answer. Please help. Thank you. -5-[(2-3)-4]= -5-[(2+-3)-4]= -5-[-1-4]= -5-[-1+-4]= -5-      Log On


   



Question 154148: I have tried working this one several times. My answer does not match the textbook answer. Please help.
Thank you.
-5-[(2-3)-4]=
-5-[(2+-3)-4]=
-5-[-1-4]=
-5-[-1+-4]=
-5-(-5)=
-5+5=0
The Textbook answer is 10. My answer is 0.

Answer by ptaylor(2198) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Thank you.
-5-[(2-3)-4]=
-5-[(2+-3)-4]=
-5-[-1-4]=
-5-[-1+-4]=
-5-(-5)=
-5+5=0
The Textbook answer is 10. My answer is 0.
OK
-5-[(2-3)-4]=
-5-[-1-4]=
-5-[-5]=
-5+5=0
I think that I would go with your answer.
Hope this helps--ptaylor