SOLUTION: 5-3[4-(5 + 2)] - 9

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Question 13383: 5-3[4-(5 + 2)] - 9
Answer by akmb1215(68) About Me  (Show Source):
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To solve using the order of operations, you first do parentheses (do the innermost parentheses first). This will change your equation to 5-3%284-7%29-9. Then, do the next set of parentheses to get 5-3%28-3%29-9. The next step of order of operations is multiplication/division, which is found in the 3*-3...this gives you 5%2B9-9. Then, you add/subtract from left to right to get 5.