The sum of n terms is given from the first term and the common ratio by

For your given values of a1=-11, r=-4, n=8, the sum of 8 terms is

You would use order of operations: PEMDAS
P(parenthesis) E(exponents) MD(multiplication/division) AS(addition/subtraction)
with MD and AS order doesnt matter.
8(5-32) you would start with inside the Parenthesis for "P" so (5-32)=(-27)
next you would go to the E but because you dont have an exponent you go to the next step with is the "MD" you have multiplication so next would be 8(-27) and 8 multiplied by -27 is: 8(-27)= -216
ANSWER: -216
Answer:
area of the floor = 540*840.
=453600 cm sq.
area of the marbal piece = 1/2 * 40* 30 = 600 cm sq.
now,
no. of marble piece reqd. = 453600 / 600 = 756 marbal piece.
hope it helps u.
You substitute the y from the second eqaution to the y in the first equation