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Question from Nikki, a student: 2(8-3)+2² |
Hi Nikki,
The rules of precedence tell you to make the calculations inside the parentheses first, 8 - 3 = 5. Next you should perform any powers, you have 22 = 4. So now you have
2 × 5 + 4
next perform the multiplication and finally the addition.
Penny
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