SOLUTION: 7 * [ 2 (1 - 5) + 3 ] how do i sovle this ?

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Question 334948: 7 * [ 2 (1 - 5) + 3 ]
how do i sovle this
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Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Apply the "order of operations" (PEMDAS):
7 * [ 2 (1 - 5) + 3 ]
7 * [ 2 (-4) + 3 ]
7 * [ -8 + 3 ]
7 * [ -5 ]
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