Answer
$-39$
Work Step by Step
Using order of operations, the given expression, $
2(-5)+(-8)(4)-(-3)
,$ simplifies to
\begin{align*}
&
-10-32+3
\\&=
-42+3
\\&=
-39
.\end{align*}
Hence, the expression $
2(-5)+(-8)(4)-(-3)
$ simplifies to $
-39
$.
Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; McGinnis, Terry
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321969359
ISBN 13:
978-0-32196-935-4
Chapter 9 - Chapter R-9 - Cumulative Review Exercises - Page 641: 5
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