Question

Simplify: -1.5(-3.6+2)
1) 7.4
2) -3.1
3)-8.4
4)2.4

Answer 1

4)2.4

Explanation:

-1.5 ( -3.6 + 2 )

To solve this problem, we apply PEMDAS.

This is the order of operation for mathematical problems.

P Parentheses

E Exponent

M Multiplication

D Division

A Addition

S Subtraction

-1.5 ( -3.6 + 2 )

Do the problem in the parentheses first,

= -1.5 x (-1.6)

= 2.4