Vivian L. answered • 02/03/14
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Hi Annie;
(-5)-24÷(-3)
In Algebra, the Order of Operations is...
Parentheses...here, there are no equations within the parentheses.
Exponential...no exponential here.
Multiplication...no multiplication here.
Division...-24÷(-3)
Addition...
Subtraction...
The acronym of the Order of Operations is PEMDAS. It can be easily remembered as...
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(-5)-24÷(-3)
We will begin with -24÷(-3)
A negative number divided by a negative number has a positive result.
The result is +8.
(-5)+8
We will now execute the addition of a negative number with a positive number.
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