Question

Use the order of operations to solve the following problem: 2+40 divided by (3-5)

Answer 1

`2 + 40 / (3 - 5) =`

First, do the parentheses.


`= 2 + 40 / (-2)`

Now do the division.


`= 2 + (-20)`

Finally, do the addition.


`= -18`