-5 - 6 * 6 + 3

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To solve the expression -5 - 6 * 6 + 3, we follow the order of operations:

1. First, multiply the numbers: -6 * 6 = -36.
-5 - 36 + 3

2. Then, perform addition and subtraction from left to right:
-5 - 36 = -41
-41 + 3 = -38

Therefore, -5 - 6 * 6 + 3 is equal to -38.