Question 148984
Evaluate {3(7 - 9) + 16}3 ÷ (-5) - 24

Do you know the meaning of PEMDAS
P---parentheses
E---exponents
M---multiplication
D---division
A---addition
S---subtraction
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This is the order of operation you should follow in problems of the type you
have posted.
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={3(-2)+16}*3 / (-5) -24

= {10}*3 / (-5) -24

= 30/(-5) -24

= -6 - 24

= -30
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Cheers,
Stan H.