Question

Use the order of operations and the mathematical properties of the number to simplify these numbers 8 - [(8 - 5) x 2] =

Answer 1

i think the answer is 2

Explanation:

in this equation you'd do the 8-5 first which is 3

then you'd rewrite your equation so...

8-3 times 2

then 2 times 3 is 6

and finally 8 - 6 equals two i hope this helps you

Answer 2

2

Explanation:

8-[(8-5)*2] = 8-[3*2] = 8-[6] =2