To calculate the expression \(-0.75 - 12 : 3.75\), you should follow the order of operations, which stipulates that division should be done before subtraction.
Start with the division: \[ 12 \div 3.75 = 3.2 \]
Now, substitute that back into the equation: \[ -0.75 - 3.2 \]
Finally, perform the subtraction: \[ -0.75 - 3.2 = -3.95 \]
So, \(-0.75 - 12 : 3.75 = -3.95\).