4 * 2 + (10 - 12)
Using PEMDAS, we solve inside the parentheses first.
10 - 12 = -2
If it was 12 - 10, the answer would be 2. But because 10 is on the left side, the answer is -2
Next, we have 4 * 2.
4 * 2 = 8
And finally, 8 + (-2) = 6.
Because we're adding a negative number, it subtracts from the positive number.