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Simplify -3[5 - (-8 + 6)]

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-21

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User Learnr
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First, solve the parenthesis

-8 + 6 = -2

-3[5 - (-2)]

Note that two negatives = one positive

-3[5 - (-2)] = -3[5 + 2]

Simplify. Solve the bracket

-3[5 + 2] = -3[8]

Simplify. Multiply to get the answer

-3 x 8 = -24

-24 is your answer

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