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Simplify 5 − 2(2.5 − 6.7)^2 with an explanation

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5-2(2.5-6.7)^2
First, we will calculate inside the parentheses because of PEMDAS:
5-2(-4.2)^2
Calculate the power:
5-2(17.64)
Multiply:
5-35.28
Subtract:
-30.28

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