SOLUTION: please show me how to get the answer for the following problem: please show the steps. 9*-6-8*2/4*5 thanks scarlett

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Question 484984: please show me how to get the answer for the following problem: please show the steps.
9*-6-8*2/4*5
thanks
scarlett

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9*-6-8*2/4*5
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1st Rule: multiply and divide from left to right:
-54 - 16/4*5
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-54 -4*5
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2nd Rule: add and subtract from left to right:
-54-20
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= -74
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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