Question

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Evaluate the expression using the order of operations and rules for signed numbers. 6.8(6.7 – 7.2) – 2(4.6 + 1.2) =

Answer 1

6.8(6.7 – 7.2) – 2(4.6 + 1.2) = -15

Answer 2

using the distributive property...you can multiply and add your way to an answer.

6.8(6.7 - 7.2) - 2(4.6 + 1.2)                      (use distributive property)
6.8(6.7) + 6.8(-7.2) - 2(4.6) - 2(1.2)            (multiply)
45.56 - 48.96 - 9.2 - 2.4                        (add)
- 15                                                         (answer)