Question

Simplify −5 − (32 +2)

Answer 1

-39 is the answer. 32+2=34. -5-34= -39

Answer 2

Answer: -39

explanation: using PEMDAS (parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction) order, we know that we have to take care of whatever's in the parentheses first, so (32 + 2) becomes 34. The equation now looks like this: -5 - 34. Now we just have to carry out basic subtraction. Negative five (-5) minus thirty four (34) equals negative thirty nine (-39), so that's our answer.