Question

Evaluate the expression. (1.5)2(1.5) −2⋅(1.5)4

Answer 1

Is this (1.5)2(1.5) / -2(1.5)4?  or is it (1.5)2(1.5) - 2(1.5)4?

First option:
4.5/-12 = -0.375

Second option
4.5-12 = -7.5