Understanding Operations with Negative Numbers

The video tutorial explains how to solve a complex mathematical expression using the order of operations. It begins by introducing the problem and then details the steps involved in solving it, including multiplication, division, and handling negative numbers. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of following the correct order of operations and being careful with signs to arrive at the correct answer, which is five.

What is the first step in solving the given problem?

• Rewrite the problem on a single line

• Start with addition and subtraction

• Solve the problem in reverse order

• Ignore the negative signs

According to the order of operations, which should be solved first?

• Addition and subtraction

• Multiplication and division

• Exponents

• Numbers in parentheses

What is the result of 4 * 3 1/2?

• 14

• 10

• 16

• 12

What is the result of 14 / -2?

• -7

• 7

• -14

• 14

What is the result of -7 * 5?

• -35

• 12

• 35

• -12

Why is it important to be careful with signs when solving equations?

• They make the problem easier

• They can change the result

• They are only for decoration

• They are not important

What is the final result of -35 / -7?

• -5

• 5

• 0

• -1

What happens when you divide two negative numbers?

• The result is undefined

• The result is positive

• The result is negative

• The result is zero

What is the correct final answer to the problem?

• 0

• 5

• 10

• -5