Questions: Calculate the value of this expression.
4(-4)-(8+1)
Transcript text: Problem 3:
Calculate the value of this expression.
\[
4(-4)-(8+1)
\]
Solution
Solution Steps
To solve the expression \(4(-4)-(8+1)\), we need to follow the order of operations, often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)). First, evaluate the expression inside the parentheses, then perform the multiplication, and finally, the subtraction.
Step 1: Evaluate the Parentheses
First, we evaluate the expression inside the parentheses:
\[
8 + 1 = 9
\]
Step 2: Perform the Multiplication
Next, we perform the multiplication:
\[
4 \times (-4) = -16
\]
Step 3: Combine the Results
Now, we combine the results from the previous steps:
\[
-16 - 9 = -25
\]