1. **State the problem:** Simplify the expression $$[(24 - 6) \div 3 - 5] \times (-2)$$. 2. **Apply the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS):** - Parentheses first - Division and multiplication from left to right - Addition and subtraction from left to right 3. **Calculate inside the parentheses:** $$24 - 6 = 18$$ 4. **Divide by 3:** $$18 \div 3 = 6$$ 5. **Subtract 5:** $$6 - 5 = 1$$ 6. **Multiply by -2:** $$1 \times (-2) = -2$$ **Final answer:** $$-2$$