SOLUTION: Can you give me a detailed explanation on how to solve this problem? 17- (21-15) 2+12=

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Question 908902: Can you give me a detailed explanation on how to solve this problem?
17- (21-15) 2+12=
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Remember the order of operations.
In this case: Parentheses, Multiplication, Addition/Subtraction.
17-+%2821-15%29%2A2%2B12=17-%286%29%2A2%2B12
17-+%2821-15%29%2A2%2B12=17-12%2B12
17-+%2821-15%29%2A2%2B12=highlight%2817%29