How do you simplify #-48\div 4\cdot (-5)-17#?

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Jim G.
Sep 29, 2016

43

Explanation:

When evaluating an expression involving #color(blue)"mixed operations"# there is a particular order that must be followed.

Follow the order as set out in the acronym PEMDAS.

Multiplication and division are of equal precedence and when they occur in the same expression are performed from left to right.

#-48÷4xx(-5)-17larr" division first"#

#rArr-12xx(-5)-17larr" next multiplication"#

#rArr60-17larr" finally subtraction"#

#=43#

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