Question

Simplify the following without using a calculator
a)
- 4 x (8-(-3)) + 7​

Answer 1

-4(8-(-3))+7

Remove the parentheses, negative with negative will equal a positive so the new equation will be -4(8+3)+7. So 8+3=11, -4(11)+7. -4(11)=-44 and then add -44+7 which will equal -37