Question

Enter the value of the expression.
-1.2*(2+6)=-9.6 right?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

@naga447

Answer 3

-1.2*(2+6)=-9.6?

Due to Order of Operations rules, must evaluate the quantity inside parentheses first. What is 2+6? Throw out the 2+6 and replace it, inside the parentheses, by your sum.

Answer 4

ok so i have to do 2+6 first cause of oder of operation

Answer 5

Yes, because 2+6 shows up INSIDE PARENTHESES. Your answer?

Answer 6

its 8 2+6 is 8 but now i have to times it by -1.2 right

Answer 7

2+6 = 8, yes.

So, -1.2*(2+6)=-9.6 becomes -1.2*(8), and yes, you do need to multiply now.

Answer 8

ok so te answer is -9.6

Answer 9

Yes. Review and remember Order of Operations rules.

Answer 10

some people remember them as PEMDAS.

Answer 11

thank u