SOLUTION: What is the answer to 15+2(2�4)-8 I can't figure out if I work inside the parentheses first.

SOLUTION: What is the answer to 15+2(2�4)-8 I can't figure out if I work inside the parentheses first.

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Question 821972: What is the answer to 15+2(2�4)-8
I can't figure out if I work inside the parentheses first.
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20062) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

15+2(2�4)-8

15+2(8)-8

15+16-8

31-8

23

Edwin

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