SOLUTION: the problem is: 3*-6-(-1-(-4+4(-1-2))) This is my work... 3*-6-(-1-(-4+4(-1-2))) 3*-6-(-1-(-4+4(-3))) 3*-6-(-1-(-4-12)) 3*-6-(-1-(-16) 3*-6-(15) 3*-6(-15) 3(90) = 2

Algebra ->  Expressions -> SOLUTION: the problem is: 3*-6-(-1-(-4+4(-1-2))) This is my work... 3*-6-(-1-(-4+4(-1-2))) 3*-6-(-1-(-4+4(-3))) 3*-6-(-1-(-4-12)) 3*-6-(-1-(-16) 3*-6-(15) 3*-6(-15) 3(90) = 2      Log On


   



Question 888492: the problem is:
3*-6-(-1-(-4+4(-1-2)))
This is my work...
3*-6-(-1-(-4+4(-1-2)))
3*-6-(-1-(-4+4(-3)))
3*-6-(-1-(-4-12))
3*-6-(-1-(-16)
3*-6-(15)
3*-6(-15)
3(90)
= 270
I got 270 as my answer, however im not sure if I got the answer correctly or if the answer is correct. what im mostly confused about is when and if to drop the parenthesis; or to keep the parenthesis and distribute the number or sigh in front of it.For example...
3*-6-(15) <--- would I drop the parentheses around the 15, or distribute the negative to get...
3*-6(-15) <--- then would I drop these parentheses or multiply the -6 and -15 together?
I really need help understanding this. please and thankyou!

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You changed from addition/subtraction to multiplication
3*-6-(15)
3*-6(-15)

3*-6-(15)
-18-15=-33