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Division Then Multiplication – Left to Right
publish date: 1969/12/31 00:00:00 UTC
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Evaluate: \(30 \div (-5) \cdot 2\)
Correct Answer
\(-12\)
Explanation
- Divide first (left to right): \(30 \div (-5) = -6\)
- Then multiply: \(-6 \cdot 2 = -12\)
Note: Multiplying first would give \(30 \div (-10) = -3\) — wrong!
Reference
Mathematics for college students