Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 1 - Review - Page 89: 49

Answer

-19

Work Step by Step

Use order of operations by solving parentheses first, then multiplying, and then adding and subtracting. -21 - 16 + 3(8 - 2) = -21 - 16 + 3(6) = -21 - 16 + 18 = -37 + 18 = -19
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