SOLUTION: What is the answer to the problem? 8(10-8+18)/2=x

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Question 258573: What is the answer to the problem? 8(10-8+18)/2=x
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There are a couple of ways you can solve this, but generally speaking, you should solve what is inside the parenthesis first (when possible). Then move on to the other operations.

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8%2820%29%2F2=x
160%2F2=x
80=x