Question

Find the value of 7 + 32 (-5 + 1) ÷ 2.

Answer 1

urgent!!!

Answer 2

why the urgency?

Answer 3

im taking a test

Answer 4

an online test.
and I suppose you are looking for some quick answers here?

Answer 5

i dont get algebra

Answer 6

can you help

Answer 7

We can help you understand algebra, but coming on here hoping that everyone will want to take your test for you is not very realistic, or in line with the aim of the site

the first thing to do is the part in the parentheses

Answer 8

ok thanks

Answer 9

then what

Answer 10

so what do you have now?

Answer 11

7+32-4/2

Answer 12

leave the parentheses to make it clear that it is multiplication
7+32(-4)/2
so now you can divide either the 32 or the 4 by 2
(not both)

Answer 13

ok does it matter what one

Answer 14

nope

Answer 15

ok soiget 16 when i devide 32 by 2

Answer 16

whats next

Answer 17

so i think i end up with 7+16(-4)

Answer 18

yep, now multiply
then finally add

Answer 19

ok so i get 64 +7 which equals 71

Answer 20

so that is my final answer

Answer 21

remember: negative times positive is negative

Answer 22

but isnt it a double negative

Answer 23

the 4 is negative
what else is negative?