SOLUTION: I know the answer to the problem but not sure how they got it. 30-5(4-2)

SOLUTION: I know the answer to the problem but not sure how they got it. 30-5(4-2)

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Question 745884: I know the answer to the problem but not sure how they got it. 30-5(4-2)
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Apply the "order of operations" (PEMDAS)
30-5(4-2)
parentheses first:
30-5(2)
multiplication next:
30-10
finally, subtraction
20

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