Problem

(+ 12) x (+ 2) ÷ (– 8) = _____

Procedure

Starting from the left — the first operation.

(+ 12) x (+ 2) ÷ (– 8) = (+ 24) ÷ (–- 8)

The second operation.

(+ 24) ÷ (–- 8) = (– 3)
Solution

(+ 12) x (+ 2) ÷ (– 8) = (– 3) or – 3

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