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OpenStudy (anonymous):

can someone help simplify the expression 2 • (3 + 5 − 1) • 2 ???

OpenStudy (aravindg):

It is better to guide the user to the answer rather than giving direct answers.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok, sorry

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

$$\huge 2 • (3 + 5 − 1) • 2 $$

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do PEMDAS, then you'll find your answer.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

32 isn't a choice though .. ?

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

That is NOT the answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i know it's not lol

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

The symbols "(" and ")" are called parentheses and are used to "group" expressions that should be simplified first.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i forgot to subtract 1 lol

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

@PvtGunner please stop giving the answer away

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

@princessvero First do all additions and subtractions in order from left to right within the parenthesis.

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

$$\huge 2 • (3 + 5 − 1) • 2 $$ $$\huge 2 • (8 − 1) • 2 $$ $$\huge 2 • (7) • 2 $$

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sorry @skullpatrol

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