Question

In the following exercises, simplify each expression.

$52÷\left(-4\right)+\left(-32\right)÷\left(-8\right)$

Short answer

$-9$

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Given Information

The given expression is$52÷\left(-4\right)+\left(-32\right)÷\left(-8\right)$.

Step 2. Apply the order of operations to simplify the expression. 

• Simplify the division first left to right.
• If the signs of dividend and divisor are the same, the sign of the resultant (quotient) is positive and if the signs are different, the sign of the resultant (quotient) is negative.

$52÷\left(-4\right)+\left(-32\right)÷\left(-8\right)=-13+4$

• Simplify by performing addition operations.

$-13+4=-9$

Step 3. Conclusion 

The resultant value is$-9$.