Worked examples
Two examples
Example 1
−3 + 4 × (−2) =
- Multiply before adding: 4 × (−2) = −8.
- Then −3 + (−8) = −11.
Answer: −11
Example 2
(−6 − 2) × (−3) =
- Parentheses first: −6 − 2 = −6 + (−2) = −8.
- Then (−8) × (−3) = 24.
Answer: 24
Where this is taught: Quiz 6: Order of Operations, and Signed Numbers, Part 10
The drill
Ten problems
How many:
Type each answer, then press Check my answers at the bottom. For a minus sign, the hyphen key (-) is fine.Write each answer on the line. The answer key, with the reasoning, is on the last page.