Simplify 3j - {2k - [5h - (3j + k)]}

-3h - 5k

Question

Simplify 3j - {2k - [5h - (3j + k)]}

-3h - 5k << would it be this??

3h - 5k

5h - 3k << would it be this??

-5h - 3k

mathmale · Answer

Please remember "Order of Operations" rules.
Anything within parentheses has to be done first.
Next:  exponentiation.
Next:  multiplication/division
Next:  addition/subtraction.

Try applying these rules to the expression you've posted.

anonymous · Answer

5h -3k

ttop0816 · Answer

could i ask why it is 5h-3k?? i got -5h-3k all of a sudden;;

texaschic101 · Answer

I agree...5h - 3k

mathmale · Answer

@ttop0816 :  I hope it's your goal to learn how to do this type of problem on your own.  For this reason I ask you to show us what YOU have done towards finding a solution.

@shai555  and @texaschic101 :  Please refrain from providing answers.  Doing so violates the OpenStudy Code of Conduct (which you might want to review).  Instead, provide guidance that will help the questioner to find his or her own answers.  Notice how I mentioned "Order of Operations" rules for that very reason.

texaschic101 · Answer

my bad...sorry

mathmale · Answer

thanks for understanding; I know y ou were trying to help.

anonymous · Answer

ok

mathmale · Answer

@ttop0816 :  the ball's now in your court; what do YOU want to do next?  I'd suggest that you ignore this conversation and try to simplify  3j - {2k - [5h - (3j + k)]} on your own.  Ask questions if you feel stuck.

texaschic101 · Answer

I deleted my answer so ttop can try it on his/her own. Maybe I wasn't too late

texaschic101 · Answer

when doing this problem, ttop, pay a lot of attention to the distributing through the parenthesis