Answer:
First "order of operations" mistake: step 2
First arithmetic mistake: step 4
Step-by-step explanation:
As we understand Rena's work, she wants to simplify ...

for x = -1 and y = 2.
Her work seems to be ...
<u>Step 1</u>

<u>Step 2</u>

<u>Step 3</u>

<u>Step 4</u>

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So, the first arithmetic error is in Step 4. However, the order of operations requires exponents be evaluated first. Doing that makes step 2 look like ...

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We expect your answer is supposed to be Step 4.
Step-by-step explanation:
here will take the earth's surface as 0.
hence,
the first hole that Sally dug is 5 feet below the surface making its integer -5
the second hole Sally dug was 8 feet below the surface making its integer -8
therefore, the roses are closest to the surface.
Hello this is not question .
Answer:
3- (-5) + -2.
Step-by-step explanation:
Anything plus a negative number will either make that negative number go closer to zero, or turn into a positive number.