Question
Evaluate: 3 – 10 + 4 – 8
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GPT 3.5
To solve this expression, we will follow the order of operations, which states that we perform any calculations inside parentheses first, then do any multiplication or division from left to right, and finally any addition or subtraction from left to right.
3 - 10 + 4 - 8
Starting from left to right, we perform the subtraction:
(3 - 10) + 4 - 8
-7 + 4 - 8
Next, we continue with the remaining addition and subtraction:
-3 - 8
Finally, we perform the last subtraction:
-11
Therefore, the expression 3 - 10 + 4 - 8 evaluates to -11.
3 - 10 + 4 - 8
Starting from left to right, we perform the subtraction:
(3 - 10) + 4 - 8
-7 + 4 - 8
Next, we continue with the remaining addition and subtraction:
-3 - 8
Finally, we perform the last subtraction:
-11
Therefore, the expression 3 - 10 + 4 - 8 evaluates to -11.