SOLUTION: 5{2[5(8+3)+6]} can you explain how to solve this problem step by step. I don't understand braces, do I multiply by 5 since 5 is next to the brace?

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Question 1063291: 5{2[5(8+3)+6]} can you explain how to solve this problem step by step. I don't understand braces, do I multiply by 5 since 5 is next to the brace?

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Braces are the same as brackets and parentheses.
Eliminate them from the inside out.
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5{2[5(8+3)+6]}
= 5{2[5(11)+6]}
= 5{2[55+6]}
= 5{2[61]}
= 5{122}
= 610

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