SOLUTION: I am needing help simplifying this equation. I got an answer of -10 for a solution and wanted to know if someone could check this to see if it was correct or not. (1-2)^3 + (-3

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Question 296851: I am needing help simplifying this equation. I got an answer of -10 for a solution and wanted to know if someone could check this to see if it was correct or not.
(1-2)^3 + (-3)^2 / (2+10/2) -5
Lauren
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, JBarnum:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Where is the finance?

Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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