8. Evaluate. (- 2)(12) - 5?

Question

-29

19

20

-28

Answer 1

-2 * 12 = -24

so.. -25 + -5 is the same as -25 - 5 (subtracting a positive number is the same as adding a negative number)

therefore, the answer is -29

Answer 2

-29!

Answer 3

-29

Answer 4

(-2)(12)=-24+-5= -29

-29 is the answer! =D

Answer 5

-29 is the answer. You first multiply the first two numbers because of PEMDAS, which states that the parentheses need to be dealt with first. And then you move on to the next available step in PEMDAS, which is subtraction. -2 times 12 would be -24. -24 minus 5 would then, of course, be -29.

I hope that this has helped you out!!

Hayley. : )