SOLUTION: I tried answering this question but I got it wrong, so I am trying to understand what I did wrong. Can you help me? 40 divided by 4- (5-3)

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40 divided by 4- (5-3)

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I tried answering this question but I got it wrong, so I am trying to understand what I did wrong. Can you help me?
40 divided by 4- (5-3)
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What is the denominator? 4? or 4 - (5-3)?

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