Question

1 x (4)-8 x 9/-3

This is a question from khan academy and it says the answer is 20. When it shows their work, it shows they are doing the 9/-3 division first, is that correct? Isnt the -8x9 first?

Answer 1

1 x (4)-8 x 9/-3
or
1*4 - 8*9/3
= 4 - 72/3
= 4 - 24
= -20

Answer 2

1x(4) - 8x9/-3
1*4 - 72/-3
4 - (-24)
28