How do you simplify #-18 ÷ (-2) + (-9)# using PEMDAS?

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Answer 1 · 2017-09-10T12:23:54

See a solution process below:

First, remove the Parenthesis from the expression:

#-18 -: -2 - 9#

Next, execute the Division:

#color(red)(-18) -: color(red)(-2) - 9 => #

#color(red)(-18)/color(red)(-2) - 9 => #

#9 - 9#

Now, execute the Subtraction:

#9 - 9 => 0#