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Evaluate 3-(5-10)-7+1-6

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Answer:


- 4

Explanation:

1) Simplify 5 - 10 to -5.


3 - ( - 5) - 7 + 1 - 6

2) Remove parentheses.


3 + 5 - 7 + 1 - 6

3) Simplify 3 + 5 to 8.


8 - 7 + 1 - 6

4) Simplify 8 - 7 to 1.


1 + 1 - 6

5) Simplify 1 + 2 to 2.


2 - 6

6) Simplify.


- 4

Therefor, the answer is -4.

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