SOLUTION: how do I simplify 12-(-8)*4?

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Question 176493: how do I simplify 12-(-8)*4?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
simplify 12-(-8)*4
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Follow the PEMDAS rule to get:
= 12 - (-32)
= 12 + 32
= 44
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Cheers,
Stan H.