Question

simplify the expression below using order of operations.
$5 + (9 \div (-1)) \times 8$

Explanation:

Step1: Solve the parenthesis

$9 \div (-1) = -9$

Step2: Perform multiplication

$-9 \times 8 = -72$

Step3: Perform addition

$5 + (-72) = 5 - 72$

Answer:

$-67$