Question

What is the value of -2(8-(-2)) -8(17-12) ? 1 ) -2 02 O4

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 2

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{-8(17-12)}{-2(8-(-2))}$

Subtract inside the parenthesis inside the numerator.

$\frac{-8(5)}{-2(8-(-2))}$

Multiply -8 and 5 in the numerator.

$\frac{-40}{-2(8-(-2))}$

Rewrite the denominator knowing that x - (-y) = x + y.

$\frac{-40}{-2(8+2)}$

Add inside the parenthesis in the denominator.

$\frac{-40}{-2(10)}$

Multiply -2 and 10 in the denominator.

$\frac{-40}{-20}$

Rewrite the fraction knowing that (-x)/(-y) = x/y.

$\frac{40}{20}$

Divide 40 by 20 to get: 2.