SOLUTION: A problem I have and cannot figure out is: Evaluate: 3{15-(8-5)}divided by 2squared times(3/2)= Please if you can help thats great Thank janet

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: A problem I have and cannot figure out is:
Evaluate: 3{15-(8-5)}divided by 2squared times(3/2)= Please if you can help thats great Thank janet This question is from textbook Mathematics For Technical trades

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3(15-(8-5))/(2)^2(3/2)
3(15-(3))/4(3/2)
3(12)/(4/1)(3/2)
36/(12/2)
36/6=6
When doing these kinds of problems it is very important to follow the order of operations and do one step at a time.