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Question 154324: Evaluate {6(5 - 7) + 2}3 ÷ (-2) - 32
completely stumped on this one. Help needed, thanks!
Answer by stanbon(48535) About Me  (Show Source):
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{6(5 - 7) + 2}^3 ÷ (-2) - 32
= {6(5 - 7) + 2}3 ÷ (-2) - 32
= {6(-2) + 2}^3 / -2 -32
= {-12 + 2}^3 / -2 -32
= {-10}^3 / -2 -32
= -1000/-2 -32
= 500 - 32
= 468
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Cheers,
Stan H.