Question

Simplify: -(-1+5)^2 - 2(-4)

Answer 1

-8. I just typed exactly that into my calculator :)

Answer 2

First distribute the negative and the -2

Answer 3

Hm, I got 18

Answer 4

hold on a sec ill check it out

Answer 5

ok

Answer 6

Follow the Order of Operations rules and you should find the right answer. There was a question about something similar on Facebook recently and more than 70% of the online population got it wrong....

Answer 7

ok

Answer 8

thanks

Answer 9

So what is the answer? :-)

Answer 10

33

Answer 11

is that correct?

Answer 12

No, I believe the answer is -8. -(-1+5)^2 - 2(-4) = -4^2+8= -16+8=-8