Question

(6-8)(9-10)-(4+2)(6+3) simplified in steps

Answer 1

`\boxed{-52}`

Solution Steps:

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1.) Subtract all the parenthesis:

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  `(6-8)=-2`

• 
  `(9-10)=-1`

- We do this because we have to get rid of the parenthesis.

Equation at the end of Step 1:

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  `-2(-1)-(4+2)(6+3)`

2.) Add all the parenthesis:

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  `(4+2)=6`

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  `(6+3)=9`

- We do this because we have to get rid of the parenthesis.

Equation at the end of Step 2:

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  `-2(-1)-6` ×
  `9`

3.) Now Multiply each side:

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  `-2(-1)=2`

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  `6` ×
  `9=54`

- We do this to get 1 number on each side left over, and the only way to do so is multiply the remaining numbers.

- Also, the reason we got 2 instead of -2 is because when multiplying 2 negatives by each other the quotient then turns out to be positive.

Equation at the end of Step 3:

• 
  `2-54`

4.) Subtract 54 from 2:

• 
  `2-54=-52`

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Answer 2

- 56

Explanation:

First solve the parenthesis,

(6 - 8) = 2

(9 - 10) = -1

(4 + 2) = 6

(6 + 3) = 9

The equation now looks like; (2)(-1) - (6)(9).

Now solve the parenthesis again,

(2 x -1) - (6 x 9)

2 x -1 = -2

6 x 9 = 54

Now, complete the last equation,

-2 - 54 = -56

-56 is the answer!

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