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First, solve the expression inside the parentheses:
and
Thus, the equation becomes:
Now, perform the multiplication:
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Solve the following equation:
\( 25 - (8 + 5) = \)
The parentheses act like invisible grouping symbols that must be solved first! If you multiply 4×5 and 3×2 first, you're changing the meaning of the expression completely.
Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division (left to right), Addition/Subtraction (left to right). Remember: Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally!
You can solve them in any order since they don't depend on each other. Calculate and separately, then multiply the results.
Double-check your arithmetic! Make sure and , then . The most common error is rushing through the parentheses.
Yes! You might see it as without the multiplication symbol, but it means exactly the same thing. The parentheses tell you to multiply the results together.
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