Answer
$6$
Work Step by Step
Using order of operations, the given expression, $
-16+20\div2^2\cdot5-3
,$ simplifies to
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
-16+20\div4\cdot5-3
\\\\=
-16+5\cdot5-3
\\\\=
-16+25-3
\\\\=
9-3
\\\\=
6
.\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: 85
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