Asked by Deb

4 - (-) + 1
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2 - 2 ÷ (2)

I have asked for help with this and Ms Sue said is was not able to be solved.
Here is what my instruscot says:

Debbie, it definitely has an answer. Be careful with your signs and remember that in the denominator you will do the division first (Order of Operations).
Answered by bobpursley
I don't know what the mythical sign is in the denominator. the (-) is weird. Is it supposed to be(-1) ?

Debbie, I think you need a live tutor in use of grouping symbols. I have said that before, but your problems are really undecipherable.

Is the denominator (2-2/2)? I have no idea what is meant in the numerator.
Answered by Deb
the denominator is:
2-2 ÷ (-2)

here is the problem again:
4 - (-3) +1
______________
2 -2 ÷ (-2)

thanks for any help
Answered by bobpursley
Then numerator simplifies to 4+3+1 or 8

the operation sign is not showing up on my computer in the denominator, so I don't have a clue.
Answered by Deb
why wouldn't it be 4 -3 +1 =2?

the denominator is:
2-2 DIVISION SIGN (-2)
Answered by DrBob222
The - sign in front of the (-3) changes the sign of everything inside the parentheses; therefore the -3 becomes +3.In the denominator, you have
2 - (2/-2) = 2-(-1) = 2+1=3.
These boards do not allow spacing; therefore, it is almost impossible to show your problem by drawing a division line. Use the slash (/) for a division sign and group what you want together with parentheses.
Answered by DrBob222
By the way, the operator sign showing a division was visible on my computer. I can't do it but it is
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Answered by Deb
in the demonitor, why did you put 2/2 in ()..
the denominator is 2-2/(-2)
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