Question #25796

2 Answers
Apr 19, 2017

#60#

Explanation:

We have a lot of multiplication. Start by multiplying the terms within the parentheses:

#(4*-1) (3*-5)=(-4)(-15)#

A negative times a negative is positive:

#(-4)(-15)=60#

Apr 28, 2017

A = 60

Explanation:

Use order of operations and laws of positivity and negativity to answer the question:

+/+ = +
+/- = -
-/+ = -
-/- = +