Answer:
-3
Step-by-step explanation:
Plug in x = -3
5(-3) - 4[7+(2(-3)-4)]
We'll use order of operations (PEMDAS) from here on out.
Evaluate what is in the innermost parentheses first (2(-3) - 4: the parentheses inside of the brackets). We first multiply 2 * -3, then subtract -4.
2(-3) - 4 = -6 - 4 = -10
So the whole expression becomes
5(-3) - 4[7+ -10]
Now evaluate what is in brackets.
5(-3) - 4[-3]
Multiplication next, before addition.
-15 + 12
Finally, addition
-3
