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25-2•(4-a) open parentheses and simplify

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Answer:

17 - a

Explanation:

1. Open parentheses: 25 - 2 x 4-a

2. Follow the Order of Operations to simplify:

-PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction):

- 25-2 x 4 - a

- 25 - 8 - a

- 17 - a

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