Question

Solve the expression: 2 [32 - (4-1)].

Answer 1

Our answer is 58.

`\Large\texttt{Explanation}`

We are asked to simplify the following expression:

2[32 - (4 - 1)]

First solve the innermost parentheses -

2[32 - 3]

Subtract

2[29]

Multiply

58

`\therefore` the final result is 58.

Answer 2

58

Explanation:

2 [32 - (4-1)].

Using PEMDAS, we start with the inner parentheses:

2 [32 - 3].

Then we solve the brackets.

2 *29

Now multiply.

58