Question

Could some explain the steps to solve:

evaluate 5"("-2)-2. where " = -2

Answer 1

38

Explanation:

For simplicity, " = x

x = -2

5x(x - 2) - 2

Following the order of operations (PEMDAS):

x - 2 = -4

5(-2) = -10

-10(-4) = 40

40 - 2 = 38