Solve the Expression: 80-(4-12) Using Order of Operations

80−(4−12)= 80-(4-12)=

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00:03 Always solve parentheses first
00:11 Note - negative times negative is always positive
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80−(4−12)= 80-(4-12)=

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According to the order of operations, we first solve the exercise within parentheses:

4−12=−8 4-12=-8

Now we obtain the exercise:

80−(−8)= 80-(-8)=

Remember that the product of plus and plus gives us a positive:

−(−8)=+8 -(-8)=+8

Now we obtain:

80+8=88 80+8=88

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Final Answer

88 88

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