The result of the expression $-7 + 4 \times (8 - 9) \div 4$ is $-8.0$.

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Here are 5 related questions to practice:

1. What is the value of $-5 + 3 \times (10 - 12) \div 2$?
2. Simplify $-6 + 5 \times (7 - 8) \div 5$.
3. Evaluate $3 + 4(6 - 7) \div 2$.
4. Solve for $x$ in the expression $x = -9 + 2 \times (5 - 6) \div 2$.
5. Find the result of $-2 + 3(9 - 10) \div 3$.

Tip: Always follow the order of operations: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).