Question

use the order of operations to simplify. -2 + 3 \cdot (-17 - 2) - 29 =

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify the parentheses

First, we simplify the expression inside the parentheses: \((-17 - 2)\).
\(-17 - 2 = -19\)

Step2: Perform the multiplication

Next, we perform the multiplication: \(3 \cdot (-19)\).
\(3 \cdot (-19) = -57\)

Step3: Perform the addition and subtraction from left to right

Now we have the expression: \(-2 + (-57) - 29\)
First, add \(-2\) and \(-57\): \(-2 + (-57) = -59\)
Then, subtract \(29\) from \(-59\): \(-59 - 29 = -88\)

Answer:

\(-88\)