Question

I don't really need the answer I just want to understand how to get the answer.

Simplify -4|-5| - [2(-17)]
-14
14
54

Answer 1

14

Explanation:

it just is.

Answer 2

You use the rules of BEDMAS so start with the brackets -[2(-17)] start with 2*-17 which is -34 then multiply -4*-5=20 so now you have 20-(-17)=37 butttt the question is asking to SIMPLIFY so you combine like terms which adds up to 37