Question 339917
5-3[-3(5-8)-2(4-2)] ... Start with the given expression



5-3[-3(-3)-2(2)] ... Subtract.



5-3[9-4] ... Multiply.



5-3[5] ... Subtract.



5-15 ... Multiply.



-10 ... Subtract.



So 5-3[-3(5-8)-2(4-2)] = -10



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