document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=277106>Question 277106</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 3{[4 (n-4)+19]-[3(4n-2)+5]}\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I just got threw into algebra, never add so much as a intro class prior, I do know you must do whats in () first.I tried working it out but dont think i did it right, this is what i got, help pleaase? <BR>\n" );
document.write( "I get a answer of 10 im not understanding { symbol </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The { are the same as ( ) and [ ].  They're used in pairs to section off parts of the expression.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "To simplify these, work from the inside out.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Look for parentheses, brackets, etc, that you can eliminate.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3{[4(n-4)+19]-[3(4n-2)+5]}<BR>\n" );
document.write( "On the left, 4(n-4) can be dealt with, and 3(4n-2) on the right side.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "= 3{[4n-16+19]-[12n-6+5]}<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Then combine terms, the numbers in this case.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "= 3{[4n+3] - [12n-1]}<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Then apply the -1 (minus sign) to [12n-1]<BR>\n" );
document.write( "= 3{[4n+3 - 12n+1]}<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Combine terms again<BR>\n" );
document.write( "= 3{[-8n+4]}<BR>\n" );
document.write( "That's the same as 3[-8n+4]<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Then the 3:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "= -24n + 12<BR>\n" );
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