Answer
$7$
Work Step by Step
Using order of operations, the given expression, $
2-(3-8)^2\div(-5)
,$ simplifies to
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
2-(-5)^2\div(-5)
\\\\=
2-25\div(-5)
\\\\=
2-(-5)
\\\\=
2+5
\\\\=
7
.\end{array}
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 4 - Polynomials - 4.7 Polynomials in Several Variables - 4.7 Exercise Set - Page 285: 86
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