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-(5-3)squareof2+(8)-(-2)-3[(4)+(-1)squareof2

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-(5-3)² + (8) - (-2) - 3 [4 + (-1)²]

Remember to follow PEMDAS

Simplify

5 - 3 = 2

2² = 4

-4 + 8 - (-2) - 3[4 + (-1)²]

Note that two negatives = 1 positive. Simplify

4 + 2 - 3[4 + (-1)²]

-1² = -1 x -1 = 1

4 + 2 - 3(4 + 1)

4 + 2 - 3(5)

6 - 15

-9

-9 is your answer

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