Question 321152
 (5(2-6)+8)^2/(-4)-2^3
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Always start with the inner-most parentheses.
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= [((5(-4)+8)^2] / [(-4)- 8]
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= [(-20+8]^2] / [-12]
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= [-12]^2 / [-12]
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= -12
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Cheers,
Stan H.