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| Question 494217:  How do I find the answer to the order of operation problem -3+7+[-(9-4)]
 Answer by chessace(471)
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! Rule is "()" before anything, and among those, "innermost first". 1st: (9-4) = 5
 2nd: +[-5] = -5
 Last: -3+7-5 just keep everything separate; e.g., avoid -(3+7).
 right to left, left to right OK: -1.
 
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