Use the distributive property and multiply everything in the parentheses by 14. Leaving you with.. (70 - 3.5 x 350) + 2 / 4 x 1. Then reduce the parentheses. Leaving you with.. ( -1155) + 2 / 4 x 1 Then divide 2 by four. Leaving you with.. (-1155) + .5 Answer.. -1,154.5