SOLUTION: i can't solve 4[-4(3-12)-17]and could you please explain the steps in getting the answer please thank you

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Question 505995: i can't solve 4[-4(3-12)-17]and could you please explain the steps in getting the answer please thank you
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You need to apply the "order of operations" (PEMDAS).
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4[-4(3-12)-17]
4[-4(-9)-17]
4[36-17]
4[19]
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