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: Does anyone know how to solve this problem. My answer doesn't match. Please help me.
6-[2+7/3 - (2x3-5)]
THANK YOU!
This question is from textbook

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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6-[2+7/3 - (2x3-5)]
Is that 2 times 3? If so:
6-[2 + 7/3 - (6-5)]
= 6 - [2 + 7/3 - 1]
= 6 - [1 + 7/3]
= 6 - (10/3)
= (18/3) - (10/3)
= 8/3
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Use * for multiply, not x