SOLUTION: how do you solve the equation 3[9-(6-3)]-10 ? entry level algebra, but the teacher didn't explain it

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Question 52919: how do you solve the equation 3[9-(6-3)]-10 ? entry level algebra, but the teacher didn't explain it
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
THIS IS NOT AN EQUATON BECAUSE THERE IS NO = SIGN.
THE SOLUTION HOWEVER FOLLOWS:
3[9-(6-3)]-10 OR 3[9-(3)]-10 OR 3[6]-10 OR 18-10 OR 8
THE RULE HERE IS TO REDUCE/COMBINE ALL THE NUMBERS WITH THE () AND THE THE NUMBERS WITHIN THE [] AND THEN AD OR SUBTRACT THE REMAINING NUMBERS.