What is −[3−3(−4+2)2]? Algebra Expressions, Equations, and Functions PEMDAS 1 Answer EZ as pi Sep 18, 2016 +9 Explanation: Start with the innermost bracket. −[3−3(−4+2)2] ×××××××××x(−4+2=−2) =−[3−3×(−2)2] ← power before multiply ×××××××××x(−2)2=4) =−[3−3×4] ×××××××××x(−3×4=−12) =−[3−12] ×××××××××x(3−12=−9) =−[−9] =+9 Answer link Related questions What is PEMDAS? How do you use PEMDAS? How do you use order of operations to simplify 3(7−2)−8? What are common mistakes students make with PEMDAS? How do you evaluate the expression 5[8+(3−1)]−2? How do you simplify the expression 4(30−(3+1)2)? How do you evaluate the expression x4+x if x=2? Is it okay to add first before subtracting in 4−6+3? How do you simplify (−3)2+12⋅5? How do you simplify (4−2)3−4⋅8+21÷3? See all questions in PEMDAS Impact of this question 1519 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License