How do you evaluate #(2- 17) \div 5#?

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Jim G.
Dec 28, 2016

#-3#

Explanation:

To evaluate an expression with #color(blue)"mixed operations"# there is a particular order that must be followed.

Follow the order as set out in the acronym PEMDAS [ Parenthesis(brackets), Exponents(powers), Multiplication, Division, Addition and Subtraction ]

#rArr(2-17)÷5=-15÷5larr" Parenthesis"#

#rArr-15÷5=-3larr" Division"#

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