1. Problem: Calculate $(-3 \times 2) + 7$. 2. Formula and rules: Use the order of operations (multiplication before addition). 3. Intermediate work: - Multiply: $-3 \times 2 = -6$ - Add: $-6 + 7 = 1$ 4. Explanation: First, multiply $-3$ by $2$ to get $-6$. Then add $7$ to $-6$, resulting in $1$. Final answer: $1$