Question

Simplify 1/4(3*8)+2*(-12)

Answer 1

-18

Explanation:

Using PEMDAS, you do the part in parenthesis first, making the problem become 1/4(24) + 2*(-12)

Now, simplify more to get 1/4(24) - 24

1/4 of 24 is the same as dividing 24 by 4, which gets you 6.

6 - 24 = -18. Hope this helps!