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OpenStudy (popstar30977):

Need help fast!! Simplify the expression. 14 + 28 ÷ (–7) • (–2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i can help you with this!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it's 16!

OpenStudy (popstar30977):

how do you know that pls explain

OpenStudy (anonymous):

16

OpenStudy (popstar30977):

@rhidicde

OpenStudy (anonymous):

use PEMDAS

OpenStudy (popstar30977):

i used it and i got 17 did i do something wrong?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

P=parenthesis E=exponents M=multiplication D=division A=addition S=subtraction

OpenStudy (popstar30977):

this is what i did

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do them in that order even if they are towards the end of the equation

OpenStudy (popstar30977):

14+28/(-7) x (-2) 14+28/ 14 14+ 2=17 what did i do wrong @smith92 and @rhidicde

OpenStudy (anonymous):

14+2=16

OpenStudy (popstar30977):

thx your a lifesaver

OpenStudy (anonymous):

youre welcome

OpenStudy (popstar30977):

i cant belive i forgot about that LOL right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol it happens to the best of us. good luck on your work!

OpenStudy (popstar30977):

i am tring to do this on my own. thank you @smith92

OpenStudy (popstar30977):

i needed help all the time but i needed help thank you very much @smith92

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no problem

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