Question 241493
Hello, 
Let's see what I come up with. Hopefully, same as your, right?
- (2^2) + 6(5-9)/2 + 48/2 =
-4-24/2+24=
-4-12+24=
-16+24=8
So the trick is to do the parenthesis first. Keep those negative signs correct also. 
RJ Toftness
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