Question

How to Simplify. 12 – (–2)(–4)

Answer 1

- - Let's solve:

Start of with parenthesis because were using pemdas.

Now you have (-2)(-4) which is (-2)*(-4)


$(-2)*(-4)=8$

(Negative times a negative =  positive)


Now you simply have:

12-8

$12-8=4$


4 is your final answer.

Answer 2

12 - (-2) (-4)

-2 * -4 = ?
A negative times a negative equals a positive value.

-2*-4 = 8

12 - 8 = ?

12-8 = 4

Because 4+8 = 12

Final answer:   4