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Where do I put parentheses in 12-8•1+7=32

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12 - 8 * 1 + 7 = 32
Add the parentheses on 12 - 8 and 1 + 7
(12 - 8) * (1 + 7) = 32
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Parentheses -> Exponents -> Multiplication/Division -> Addition Subtration
(12 - 8) * (1 + 7) = 32
12 - 8 = 4
1 + 7 = 8
4 * 8 = 32
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