Question

Using order of operations select the correct solution to the expression-12 +8)+(-2)•5

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The expression -12 + 8 + (-2) • 5 can be simplified using the order of operations (PEMDAS - Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction) as follows:

First, solve the operation inside the parentheses: -2 • 5 = -10

Then, add the remaining numbers: -12 + 8 + (-10) = -14

Therefore, the correct solution to the expression -12 + 8 + (-2) • 5 is -14.