Question

Simplify using the order of operations (PEMDAS)


-5 + 2(10)

Answer 1

15

Explanation:

PEMDAS:

P - Parenthases

E - Exponents

M - Multiply

D - Divide

A - Add

S - Subtract

When something is in parenthases this means to multiply, like 2(10) means 2 x 10 = 20. Than, - 5 + 20, is the same as 20 - 5.

20 - 5 is 15.

Answer 2

The answer is 15

Explanation:

-5 + 2(10)

-5+20

=15