To solve the expression \(-11 - 4x[-2 - {(-2)^3 + -4}]\) using the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), follow these steps:
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Parentheses/Brackets - Handle the innermost brackets first.
Calculate \((-2)^3\): \[ (-2)^3 = -8 \]
Now substitute this back into the expression: \[ -2 - { -8 + -4 } \]
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Continue with the innermost brackets: \[ -8 + -4 = -8 - 4 = -12 \] Now substitute it back into the expression: \[ -2 - (-12) \]
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Simplify: \[ -2 + 12 = 10 \]
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Now substitute back into the main expression: The expression is now: \[ -11 - 4x[10] \]
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Multiplication: Multiply \(4x\) by \(10\): \[ -11 - 40x \]
So, the final simplified expression is: \[ -11 - 40x \]