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Simplify. 12 – (–2)(–4)

User Humayun
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12-(-2)(-4)
= 12-(2*4)
= 12- 8
= 4

The final answer is 4~
User Litishia
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12 - (-2) (-4)

-2 * -4 = ?
A negative times a negative equals a positive value.

-2*-4 = 8

12 - 8 = ?

12-8 = 4

Because 4+8 = 12

Final answer: 4
User Franz Forstmayr
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