Question

evaluate the expression. 3 - -8 × -8 - 7

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply the negative numbers

$(-8) \times (-8) = 64$

Step2: Rewrite original expression

$3 - 64 - 7$

Step3: Subtract left to right

$3 - 64 = -61$

Step4: Final subtraction

$-61 - 7 = -68$

Answer:

-68