SOLUTION: 2+3(14-2x2)

Algebra ->  Signed-numbers -> SOLUTION: 2+3(14-2x2)       Log On


   

Question 24947: 2+3(14-2x2)
Found 2 solutions by xxfuncrazychicxx, pwac:
Answer by xxfuncrazychicxx(2) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2+3(14-2x2)
2+(42-6*6)
2+(36*6)
2+(216)
218 iz the answer

Answer by pwac(253) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2+3(14-2x2)
deal with figures inside bracket first
so we have 14-2x2 which is 14-4=10
this leaves 2+3(10) multiply number in bracket by number immediately in front
that is 3x10=30
this leaves 2+30=32
Pete
IGNORE THAT OTHER ANSWER THIS IS THE CORRECT ONE
The other person made a common mistake.This is right method.always start within bracket and work out.