SOLUTION: in words how do i simplify 3(5-4^3)+6

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Question 662311: in words how do i simplify 3(5-4^3)+6
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, MathLover1:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3(5-4^3)+6
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Evaluate the parenthesis:
= 3(5-64)+6
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= 3(-59)+6
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Multiply 3*-59
= -177 + 6
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Add 6 to get:
= -171
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

+3%285-4%5E3%29%2B6........first find -4%5E3=%28-4%29%2A%28-4%29%2A%28-4%29=16%2A%28-4%29=-64
+3%285-64%29%2B6....subtract 5-64=-59
+3%28-59%29%2B6......multiply +3%28-59%29
+-177%2B6...add
+-171