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What is the value of expression 14-(7+5)/2

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15-(7+5)/2

=15-(12)/2

=15-6

=9

The answer is nine, following the order of operations (Brackets/Parentheses, Exponents, Division and Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction)

User Adam Michalik
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Remember to follow PEMDAS.

First, solve the parenthesis

7 + 5 = 12

Next, divide

12/2 = 6

Finally, subtract

14 - 6 = 8

8 is your answer

hope this helps

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