order of operations: -3 [5+2(-7+ x) + x ] = -3 -(x + 3)

[merchantmarine1]

I hope you can help me. I never used brackets before.

-3 [5+2(-7+ x) + x ] = -3 -(x + 3)

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Re: order of operation

I hope you can help me. I never used brackets before.

-3 [5+2(-7+ x) + x ] = -3 -(x + 3)

-3[5-14+2x+x] = -3 -x - 3

Now continue.....