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  • Sep 27, 2007, 09:17 AM
    kihumuro
    Solving Algebra Expression
    How do I solve this -10x-8+-16.
    The answer to me is -2.4.

    The options given are 152, -152, 96, 64.

    Can any one help me and get me one of the above answers?
  • Sep 27, 2007, 09:23 AM
    Tuscany
    Remember your Order of Operations

    P
    E
    M
    D
    A
    S
    Start with Multiplication first... -10 times -8 = what?
    Then go on from there
  • Sep 27, 2007, 09:41 AM
    kihumuro
    How do I solve this -10x-8+-16.
    The answer to me is -2.4.

    The options given are 152, -152, 96, 64.

    Can any one help me and get me one of the above answers?
  • Sep 27, 2007, 09:46 AM
    Tuscany
    At AMHD we cannot give you the answers to homework questions. Use the advice above to help you. In order to solve this equation correctly you need to use Order of Operations.

    P
    E
    M
    D
    A
    S

    Start with Multiplication first... -10 times -8 = what?
    Take that answer and add a -16

    That will give you your answer

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