Question

Simplify the expression. 5/8*(18*3+(-22))+(-45)

Answer 1

Using PEMDAS
(Parenthesis)(Exponents)(Multiplication/Division)(Addition/Subtration)
So:
$\frac{5}{8} * ((54-22)-45) = \frac{5}{8}*(32-45) = \frac{5}{8}(-13)$
$= \frac{-65}{8}$$= -8.125$