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Question 197684: simplify

5-3(4-6)^2

thank you
Answer by jim_thompson5910(28476) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simply follow the order of operations:

5-3%284-6%29%5E2=5-3%28-2%29%5E2=5-3%284%29=5-12=-7


So 5-3%284-6%29%5E2=-7