Question

–12 ÷ 3 • (–8 + (–4)^2 – 6) + 2=122.
But it needs to go into steps and I can't figure that out.

Answer 1

PEMDAS

Parenthesis, Exponent, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction.

\(–12 ÷ 3 • (–8 + (–4)^2 – 6) + 2\)

First simplify \((-4)^2\).

\(–12 ÷ 3 • (–8 + 16 – 6) + 2\)

Now add \(-8 + 16\).

\(–12 ÷ 3 • (8 – 6) + 2\)

Now subtract \(8 - 6\).

\(–12 ÷ 3 • 2 + 2\)

Now divide \(–12 ÷ 3\).

\(-4 • 2 + 2\)

Now multiply \(-4 • 2\).

\(-8 + 2\)

Finally, add \(-8 + 2\).

\(-6\)