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Simplify: (4 – 5) – (13 – 18 + 2).

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Answer:

2

Explanation:

(4 - 5) - (13 - 18 + 2)

According to PEMDAS, we should simplify the parentheses first.

= (-1) - (-3)

When you subtract a negative number, you are actually adding.

= -1 + 3

Now, add.

= 2

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