Let's break this down step by step:
Multiply 1.04 by -7.5:1.04 * (-7.5) = -7.8
Subtract 4.2 from -7.8:-7.8 - 4.2 = -12
Finally, divide -12 by 2 2/3:-12 ÷ 2 2/3 = -12 ÷ (8/3) = -12 * (3/8) = -4.5
So, (1.04*(-7.5) - 4.2) ÷ 2 2/3 = -4.5
Let's break this down step by step:
Multiply 1.04 by -7.5:
1.04 * (-7.5) = -7.8
Subtract 4.2 from -7.8:
-7.8 - 4.2 = -12
Finally, divide -12 by 2 2/3:
-12 ÷ 2 2/3 = -12 ÷ (8/3) = -12 * (3/8) = -4.5
So, (1.04*(-7.5) - 4.2) ÷ 2 2/3 = -4.5