-8 + (-3)(1.5) = -8 + (-4.5)

Answer 1

Let's compute the expression step-by-step:

1. Calculate \((-3)(1.5)\): \[ -3 \times 1.5 = -4.5 \]

2. Now substitute \(-4.5\) back into the original equation: \[ -8 + (-4.5) = -8 - 4.5 \]

3. Now we can add \(-8\) and \(-4.5\): \[ -8 - 4.5 = -12.5 \]

So, the result of the expression \(-8 + (-3)(1.5)\) is \(-12.5\).