How do you simplify #20-(-3)*(-2)#?
See the simplification process explained below.
Using the correct order of operations we first do the multiplication. Remembering a negative number multiplied by a negative number gives a positive result:
We can now subtract the two numbers:
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To simplify 20 - (-3) * (-2), follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS):
- Simplify the multiplication inside the parentheses: -3 * -2 = 6.
- Rewrite the expression: 20 - 6.
- Subtract: 20 - 6 = 14.
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When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
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