Perform Multiplication: According to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), we first need to perform the multiplication before addition and subtraction.Calculate 2.5×5 and 4×8.2.5×5=12.54×8=32
Substitute Results: Now, substitute the results of the multiplication back into the original expression.The new expression is 3+12.5−32.
Addition and Subtraction: Perform the addition and subtraction from left to right.First, add 3 to 12.5.3+12.5=15.5
Final Result: Subtract 32 from the result of the previous step.15.5−32=−16.5
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