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2+5(8-5) what is solution

User BitKFu
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I believe the answer is 17, using PEMDAS.

Starting of with the first thing in PEMDAS, the parentheses, 8-5 would equal 3.

Following that, the 3 would be multiplied by the 5, which equals 15.

Finally, the 2 would be added to the 15, which gives you 17.

I hope this helps !
User Kiran Ruth R
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Answer:

Explanation:

brackets: 8-5 = 3

Multiply: 5 * 3 = 15

Add: 2 + 15 = 17

17

User Bolav
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