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3(2(2) + 3) = 21

3(2(2) + 3) = 21-example-1
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Use PEMDAS:

P Parentheses first

E Exponents (ie Powers and Square Roots, etc.)

MD Multiplication and Division (left-to-right)

AS Addition and Subtraction (left-to-right).


3(2(2)+3)=3(4+3)=3(7)=21

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