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4. Apply the rules for order of operations to simplify 2 + 3 − 4 + (5 × 4).

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Answer: =21

Explanation:

This question it's about PEMDAS.

p-parenthesis

e-exponents

m-multiply

d-divide

a-add

s-subtract

*left to right.*

parenthesis first

5*4=20

2+3-4+20

add and subtract left to right

2+3-4+20

5-4+20

1+20

=21

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User Jorge Ramos
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5-4+(5x4)

1+(5x4)

1+5x4

1+20

21


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