Question

Simplify using order of operations: 2(5 – 8) x 42.

Answer 1

Hey there, 

Lets solve this equation step by step, 

First, Simplify 5−8 to −3 

$2*-3x^4^2$ 

 Simplify, 

$-2*3x^4^2$ 

Simplify 2×3x^42 to 6x^42 

$-6x^4^2$ 

Answer 2

To solve, we will use PEMDAS.
Parenthesis first: 2(-3) x 42
There are no exponents
Multiply 2 by -3: -6 x 42
Multiply -6 by 42: -252
Your answer is -252. Remember to always use PEMDAS!